Technical Author - Slaughterhouses and Animal -products - UKBAT

Technical Author – Slaughterhouses & Animal By‑Products – UKBAT – 32429

Environment Agency

Job Description

As a Technical Author in the UK BAT team you will play a key role in defining and communicating best‑practice environmental standards for large slaughterhouses and animal‑by‑product installations across the UK. You will draft BAT conclusions, liaise with technical working groups and produce concise, authoritative documents that become new UK‑wide environmental standards.

This role requires specialist industry knowledge, a strong grasp of process engineering and environmental legislation, and the ability to analyse technical arguments and produce clear written outputs.

Responsibilities

• Draft BAT conclusions and technical documents suitable for publication as industry standards.
• Liaise with technical working groups and stakeholders to gather evidence and build consensus.
• Analyse and critically evaluate technical data and arguments.
• Write, edit and review technical documents ensuring clarity, accuracy and compliance with policy.
• Manage projects, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and support the development of incident‑management objectives.
• Travel and overnight stays may be required to meet project needs.

Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the slaughterhouse or animal‑by‑products sector.
• Solid understanding of UK and EU environmental legislation, particularly the IED and Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex industrial data.
• Experience dealing with the implications of BAT conclusions on permits, industry and the environment.
• Strong relationship‑building and networking abilities.
• Planning, prioritising and organising tasks to achieve timely results.
• Adaptability to challenges and consensus‑building.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, and encouragement of others to consider diversity issues.

We offer a range of development opportunities and appropriate training.

Additional Information

Applications will be assessed blind using your answers to competency questions. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams. We reserve a list for 6 months; alternative posts may be offered based on your skills or experience.

Length of contract: up to 2 years from appointment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. Flexible working patterns, including job re‑share, are encouraged. Please indicate your preferred working arrangements in your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body committed to value for money and works through central government frameworks.

Recruitment Process

Eligibility from the Civil Service:
The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant. Applicants from local government or other eligible bodies may be entitled to continuous service for redundancy calculations. Contact your own HR team if unsure of status.

For more information about working for us, the candidate pack, and the application process, consult the Candidate Pack and Additional information document.

Contact for queries: paul.steve

Reminder:
The role is active and not closed. No expiry noted.