Carbon Specialist - NEAS SE - 28807
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South East
London, Romsey , West Malling , Worthing
Orchard House, Rivers House Crossness, Romsey Office, Guildbourne House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Environment & Sustainability
£39,635
“Want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.”
Do you want to help the Environment Agency (EA) reach Net Zero Carbon? Do you have experience in project management or supporting projects to deliver sustainability? We are looking for a Carbon Specialist to join our National Environmental Assessment and Sustainability (NEAS) team in the Southeast. This is a key role which will work integrally with a range of capital flood and coastal defence projects to provide technical carbon support,assurance,verification and leadership.
You will support the EA’s carbon management process, help projects in the use of whole-life carbon assessments, decarbonisation intelligence, and optioneering to maximise the reduction of carbon emissions. You will use your experience of working with projects to promote the use of the carbon reduction hierarchy to foster low carbon thinking, whilst providing insight into the latest low-carbon innovations and decarbonisation technologies relevant to the EA’s asset types, materials and projects.
You will be responsible for verifying that projects have adequately considered carbon reduction opportunities and assess their performance against their respective carbon budgets.
You will work jointly with colleagues and our delivery partners to drive carbon reduction and wider sustainable delivery, such as circular economy practises, Biodiversity Net Gain and social equity.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have 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, alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
Do you want to help the Environment Agency (EA) reach Net Zero Carbon? Do you have experience in project management or supporting projects to deliver sustainability? We are looking for a Carbon Specialist to join our National Environmental Assessment and Sustainability (NEAS) team in the Southeast. This is a key role which will work integrally with a range of capital flood and coastal defence projects to provide technical carbon support,assurance,verification and leadership.
You will support the EA’s carbon management process, help projects in the use of whole-life carbon assessments, decarbonisation intelligence, and optioneering to maximise the reduction of carbon emissions. You will use your experience of working with projects to promote the use of the carbon reduction hierarchy to foster low carbon thinking, whilst providing insight into the latest low-carbon innovations and decarbonisation technologies relevant to the EA’s asset types, materials and projects.
You will be responsible for verifying that projects have adequately considered carbon reduction opportunities and assess their performance against their respective carbon budgets.
You will work jointly with colleagues and our delivery partners to drive carbon reduction and wider sustainable delivery, such as circular economy practises, Biodiversity Net Gain and social equity.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have 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, alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
NEAS is divided into six operational Hubs. Each hub has an Operational Unit Manager overseeing 10-15 staff who provide technical environmental expertise and help the day-to-day delivery of projects within our flood & coastal erosion risk management programme. You will work within this team in the South East Hub, reporting to the Hub Team Leader and being responsible for the carbon-related roles.
• Preferable to be educated to Degree standard in an environmental science, sustainability, engineering or related subject, however not essential.
• Experience of influencing behaviours, overcoming resistance and managing change.
• Experience of undertaking carbon assessment and delivering carbon reductions is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of significant infrastructure projects.
• You will need to demonstrate experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams and effecting sustainable change.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with both internal and external stakeholders as relationship management is a key element of the role.
• Membership of a professional environmental or engineering institute is requested but not essential.
• Knowledge of flood and coastal risk management project appraisal process, however in house training will be provided.
• Experience of project management, time management and prioritising various tasks
• Experience of influencing behaviours, overcoming resistance and managing change.
• Experience of undertaking carbon assessment and delivering carbon reductions is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of significant infrastructure projects.
• You will need to demonstrate experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams and effecting sustainable change.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with both internal and external stakeholders as relationship management is a key element of the role.
• Membership of a professional environmental or engineering institute is requested but not essential.
• Knowledge of flood and coastal risk management project appraisal process, however in house training will be provided.
• Experience of project management, time management and prioritising various tasks
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
Base location can be flexible within the South East Hub but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.
For further information please contact: James.Ashley@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c: 23/04/24
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
Base location can be flexible within the South East Hub but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.
For further information please contact: James.Ashley@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c: 23/04/24
07/04/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Environmental Awareness
Description: Appreciates the impact that activities have on the environment and identifies ways to protect and preserve the environment for the future and limit negative environmental impact].
Question: Provide an example where you have completed a whole-life carbon assessment and have used this to influence a team to adopt a lower carbon option.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question
Question: Provide an example where you have completed a whole-life carbon assessment and have used this to influence a team to adopt a lower carbon option.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question
Influences and Persuades Others
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.
Question: Describe a time when you have influenced a Project Team to incorporate more sustainable measures on a project?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Question: Describe a time when you have influenced a Project Team to incorporate more sustainable measures on a project?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Achieves Results
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.
Question: Provide an example where you had to prioritise tasks, meet targets and a deadline whilst also delivering an effective sustainable outcome(s)
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Question: Provide an example where you had to prioritise tasks, meet targets and a deadline whilst also delivering an effective sustainable outcome(s)
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Description: Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new, or improved methods and processes without compromising quality or accuracy.
Question: Provide an example where you have identified and implemented an innovative approach to better deliver a sustainable outcome, without compromising on quality or accuracy.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Question: Provide an example where you have identified and implemented an innovative approach to better deliver a sustainable outcome, without compromising on quality or accuracy.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Driving License
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.