Regulatory Officer - 20755
1
East Midlands
Lincoln
Ceres House, 2 Searby Rd, LN2 4DT
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£28,785
We are looking for a professional individual with knowledge and experience of different industrial sectors, to be responsible for the regulation of installations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. You will ensure permit compliance, assess operator ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise resources.
Although comprehensive technical skills are desirable, effective influencing and negotiating skills are essential to secure best practice. You will be able to deal with technical and different management levels within industry, local communities and other interested groups. You will be expected to respond to, investigate and undertake enforcement to a range of environmental incidents. You will be expected to work with some autonomy and make decisions but also engage others for support where needed.
Although comprehensive technical skills are desirable, effective influencing and negotiating skills are essential to secure best practice. You will be able to deal with technical and different management levels within industry, local communities and other interested groups. You will be expected to respond to, investigate and undertake enforcement to a range of environmental incidents. You will be expected to work with some autonomy and make decisions but also engage others for support where needed.
The post will be in the Installations North team regulating sites in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire; the predominant work area will be the highly industrialised South Humber Bank, together with the rural areas of Lincolnshire.
You will support the delivery of sector regulation and compliance work across the Area.
As a member of a regulatory team, you will support the delivery of our ambitions, follow our organisation’s values and work well as part of a team.
You will support the delivery of sector regulation and compliance work across the Area.
As a member of a regulatory team, you will support the delivery of our ambitions, follow our organisation’s values and work well as part of a team.
We are seeking a competent and effective communicator that is self-motivated and confident in influencing to negotiate and deliver the right outcome for the environment.
We are particularly interested in individuals who have industry or regulatory experience within process industry, particularly from chemical, refining or landfill sectors. We are also interested in individuals with transferable skills in auditing, root cause analysis and knowledge of management systems.
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to secure compliance through virtual and physical means together with analysing and interpretation of environmental monitoring and performance data.
You will be able to demonstrate your practical operational experience and knowledge of environmental regulation.
You are experienced in delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools.
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with industry at a variety of levels and with a range of external partners.
We are particularly interested in individuals who have industry or regulatory experience within process industry, particularly from chemical, refining or landfill sectors. We are also interested in individuals with transferable skills in auditing, root cause analysis and knowledge of management systems.
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to secure compliance through virtual and physical means together with analysing and interpretation of environmental monitoring and performance data.
You will be able to demonstrate your practical operational experience and knowledge of environmental regulation.
You are experienced in delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools.
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with industry at a variety of levels and with a range of external partners.
A full UK driving licence is essential. You will also be expected to take up an appropriate incident management role.
If you have any questions, please contact: Helen Renshaw, Team Leader at helen.renshaw@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07769 955958
Interviews will likely be held remotely using MS Teams.
You'll be able to work flexibly including some time from home, but will be based in Lincoln and will be required to undertake site visits/meetings etc to secure compliance in the wider Lincolnshire Area, and occasionally within Northamptonshire.
If you have any questions, please contact: Helen Renshaw, Team Leader at helen.renshaw@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07769 955958
Interviews will likely be held remotely using MS Teams.
You'll be able to work flexibly including some time from home, but will be based in Lincoln and will be required to undertake site visits/meetings etc to secure compliance in the wider Lincolnshire Area, and occasionally within Northamptonshire.
23/01/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Influences and Persuades Others
Able to present a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection:
Question: Please tell us about a situation where you presented a case in a convincing and attractive way to win people over. How did you encourage them to follow you willingly? What challenges did you face and have to overcome?
Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection:
Question: Please tell us about a situation where you presented a case in a convincing and attractive way to win people over. How did you encourage them to follow you willingly? What challenges did you face and have to overcome?
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets, prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievements of results.
Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection:
Question: As a regulatory officer, you will be required to set and deliver work to a high standard. Tell us about a time that you had to prioritise and organise tasks to ensure timely achievement of results.
Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection:
Question: As a regulatory officer, you will be required to set and deliver work to a high standard. Tell us about a time that you had to prioritise and organise tasks to ensure timely achievement of results.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection:
Question: Describe a time where you had to use a range of communication methods to present a difficult message. How did you communicate the message? How did you alter your communication style to suit different audiences?
Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection:
Question: Describe a time where you had to use a range of communication methods to present a difficult message. How did you communicate the message? How did you alter your communication style to suit different audiences?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection:
Provide an example of a time when you have made a decision or solved a problem where a range of options were possible.
Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection:
Provide an example of a time when you have made a decision or solved a problem where a range of options were possible.
Full UK driving licence.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.