Senior Technical Officer (STO) - Climate and Markets Regulation (Operations) (CMR) - 32221

Senior Technical Officer (STO) - Climate and Markets Regulation (Operations) (CMR) - 32221
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North West, Yorkshire and the Humber
Preston , Sheffield , Warrington
DEFRA GRP EA LUTRA HOUSE, PR5 8BX, DEFRA GRP EA QUADRANT TWO, S9 4WF, DEFRA GRP EA RICHARD FAIRCLOUGH HOUSE, WA4 1HT
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Operational Delivery
Full Time, Part Time
£43,198

16/11/2025, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a proven technical ability to join our team of Senior Technical Officers (STO) in Climate and Markets Regulation (Operations) (CMR).

Do you want to help create a better place for people, wildlife and the environment? Do you want to help regulate business and industry to reduce CO2 emissions, improve air quality and tackle the climate emergency?

Within our part of the Environment Agency we oversee the full range of compliance activities under several energy efficiency/emissions reduction regulations.

The role involves:
• Registering and supporting operators within the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
• Assessing compliance against energy efficiency/emissions reduction regulations
• Providing advice and guidance to those we regulate
• Interpreting new guidance and regulations
• Developing internal guidance.
• Training and mentoring colleagues
• Taking enforcement action to bring operators/organisations back into compliance
• Working with external stakeholders to review and improve regulation.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

Whilst we are working flexibly between office locations and home, occasional travel to offices will be required. Your base location will be Warrington, Sheffield or Preston. Travel/commuting to your contractual office base location is at your own expense.
The role sits within Climate and Markets Regulation (Operations) (CMR). We regulate and administer various UK Government climate change schemes. The aim is to protect and improve our environment.

Regimes include: UK Emissions Trading Scheme, UK ETS Registry, Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (F-Gas) and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM), Climate Change Agreements and Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme. These regimes are central to ensuring UK greenhouse gas emissions targets are met.
Excellent written and verbal communication

Self-motivated with strong organisational skills

An eye for detail and accuracy

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office particularly Word/Excel

Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers

Ability to adapt to new systems

Can prioritise workflows and be agile and innovative

Strong team player

Promote cross regime working within the department and promote a culture of ‘one team’

Experience of compliance and enforcement would be desirable.

The candidate pack and role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed. Open in converted file format and refer to the ‘How to apply’ section for further information of competency-based assessments.

A candidate call will be held on Monday 10th November at 11:00am. Please join to find out more about the roles. Call details can be found in the additional information pack.
Should similar posts at the same grade arise within 6 months of interviews, we intend to use the outcome of this recruitment process to fill the vacancies. An additional technical assessment/feedback session may be required for some vacancies that arise.

The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered. We encourage flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work life and your personal life.

Applications and interviews are competency based, a copy of our "Environment Agency capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online. For any further information about the role or application process please contact:

louise.rylands@environment-agency.gov.uk

supatra.sri-udom@environment-agency.gov.uk

Interviews will take place face to face in Warrington, Sheffield or Preston early December.
Influences and Persuades Others
It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format.

Description: Presenting 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.


Q – Please provide an example of when you had to persuade others and what was your approach?


Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format.

Description: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.


Q - Please provide an example of a significant problem you solved. What steps did you take to reach a solution?


Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.
Achieves Results
It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format.

Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results


Q - Please provide an example of how you managed competing priorities to ensure deadlines were met without compromising quality?


Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.
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.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the  Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.