Senior Advisor: Innovative Chemicals Monitoring - 22977
1
National
Various
Various
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time
Analytical, Environment & Sustainability, Science
£46,374
This is an exciting role at the heart of the Environment Agency’s response to Chemicals Regulation.
The Environment Agency Chemicals Programme provides the framework and governance to ensure we understand and act effectively on our roles and responsibilities to protect the environment and people from chemical manufacture, use and disposal. This role is ideal for someone with excellent scientific, technical and interpersonal skills, wanting to deliver on shaping core strategic work, gaining exposure to new opportunities in a cross-cutting field.
You will provide technical leadership and project management on innovative chemicals monitoring. An initial focus will be developing and establishing new approaches on non-target screening. Evolving chemical analytical techniques for chemicals in biota and sediment and furthering chemical knowledge from research with passive samplers will also be required. You will lead on biological effects markers, including endocrine disruption and provide project support on metabonomics. You will lead on analytical approaches for micro- and nano-plastics exposure and keep a watching brief on analytical techniques for advanced materials. You will integrate our work with activities being undertaken by international groups. We are seeking to innovate in this work area, to allow chemicals monitoring to respond to chemicals challenges now and in future.
The Environment Agency Chemicals Programme provides the framework and governance to ensure we understand and act effectively on our roles and responsibilities to protect the environment and people from chemical manufacture, use and disposal. This role is ideal for someone with excellent scientific, technical and interpersonal skills, wanting to deliver on shaping core strategic work, gaining exposure to new opportunities in a cross-cutting field.
You will provide technical leadership and project management on innovative chemicals monitoring. An initial focus will be developing and establishing new approaches on non-target screening. Evolving chemical analytical techniques for chemicals in biota and sediment and furthering chemical knowledge from research with passive samplers will also be required. You will lead on biological effects markers, including endocrine disruption and provide project support on metabonomics. You will lead on analytical approaches for micro- and nano-plastics exposure and keep a watching brief on analytical techniques for advanced materials. You will integrate our work with activities being undertaken by international groups. We are seeking to innovate in this work area, to allow chemicals monitoring to respond to chemicals challenges now and in future.
The post sits within Environment & Business in Water, Land and Biodiversity. You will be working as part of cross-cutting multifunctional team with a strategic focus in the Chemicals Programme, helping to provide a link to teams across E&B. We lead on commissioning monitoring and interpreting evidence on chemicals issues so that the Environment Agency is able to support Defra in developing chemicals policy, and inform our own regulatory response.
You will be able to demonstrate:
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude that delivers quality outcomes; a self-starter.
• Experience of environmental management or analysis and reporting with a strong focus on water.
• A customer focussed approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively to be able to represent the team internally and externally including internationally.
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude that delivers quality outcomes; a self-starter.
• Experience of environmental management or analysis and reporting with a strong focus on water.
• A customer focussed approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively to be able to represent the team internally and externally including internationally.
We promote an inclusive culture and welcome disabled, LGBT+, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic applicants. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible and recognise how important inclusivity is to achieve the best outcomes. Location is flexible with some travelling. The Environment Agency believes in a good work/life balance. You have the right to request to work flexibly and we will explore options with you if you wish to adjust your working conditions.
Please contact Kerry Sims/Isobel Bain Kerry.sims@environment-agency.gov.uk Isobel.bain@environment-agency.gov.uk if you want an informal discussion about the role, or any questions/concerns relevant to your application.
Interviews will be conducted via video call. Further information will be provided to candidates invited to interview. Interviews are expected to be in July 2022.
Please contact Kerry Sims/Isobel Bain Kerry.sims@environment-agency.gov.uk Isobel.bain@environment-agency.gov.uk if you want an informal discussion about the role, or any questions/concerns relevant to your application.
Interviews will be conducted via video call. Further information will be provided to candidates invited to interview. Interviews are expected to be in July 2022.
03/07/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Scientific Knowledge
Please provide a recent example of how you have commissioned or delivered chemical scientific research for the benefit of your organisation.
Uses Initiative
Please describe a situation when you have used your initiative at work for example to take a decision without consulting your line manager.
Communicates Effectively
Please provide an example when you have had to communicate complex or challenging information to achieve a satisfactory outcome.
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.