Industry and Radioactive Substances Regulator - 25865
1
East of England
Ely , Norwich
Ely Office, Dragonfly House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£37,462
You will be responsible for the regulation and enforcement of sites covered by the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) and use your influencing and negotiating skills to secure best practice and compliance.
As an Installations Officer you will spend 50% of your time regulating process industry sites in sectors such as Food & Drink, Chemicals, Combustion, Landfill, and Hazardous Waste. The other 50% of your time will be regulating sites using non-nuclear radioactive substances in a range of sectors including industrial, research and medical.
You will be making a real contribution in your role to protect the environment and people and will work with people from a varied and diverse range of organisations and industries.
You will undertake a range of site-based inspections and audits together with assessment of emissions and other monitoring data to check compliance against permit conditions and other environmental legislation.
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.
You'll be based at either the Norwich or Ely Environment Agency offices.
For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
As an Installations Officer you will spend 50% of your time regulating process industry sites in sectors such as Food & Drink, Chemicals, Combustion, Landfill, and Hazardous Waste. The other 50% of your time will be regulating sites using non-nuclear radioactive substances in a range of sectors including industrial, research and medical.
You will be making a real contribution in your role to protect the environment and people and will work with people from a varied and diverse range of organisations and industries.
You will undertake a range of site-based inspections and audits together with assessment of emissions and other monitoring data to check compliance against permit conditions and other environmental legislation.
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.
You'll be based at either the Norwich or Ely Environment Agency offices.
For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
You will be part of the Installations/RSR Team based in East Anglia. We are responsible for Process Industry regulation in Norfolk and Non-Nuclear Radioactive Substances regulation across East Anglia, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire.
The team is one of three Installations teams in the area. Our team influences the environment in a positive way - not just in the short term but also influencing future trends.
The team is one of three Installations teams in the area. Our team influences the environment in a positive way - not just in the short term but also influencing future trends.
You must have relevant experience in a regulatory or industrial role, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to take a risk-based approach to your decision making and work planning.
Educated to degree level or equivalent with a good understanding of either radiological and/or environmental issues.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
You will be willing to undertake specialist/or further training when necessary.
Legal, regulatory, and technical training will be provided as necessary, as will opportunities for relevant continuous professional development.
The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed.
Educated to degree level or equivalent with a good understanding of either radiological and/or environmental issues.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
You will be willing to undertake specialist/or further training when necessary.
Legal, regulatory, and technical training will be provided as necessary, as will opportunities for relevant continuous professional development.
The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed.
In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where individuals are respected, valued, and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where we grow and learn together.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 27 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.
If you have any questions, please do contact the recruiting manager Darren Butler, via darren.butler@environment-agency.gov.uk, who will be happy to discuss the role with you.
Recruitment Agencies know all applications must be made via the system.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 27 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.
If you have any questions, please do contact the recruiting manager Darren Butler, via darren.butler@environment-agency.gov.uk, who will be happy to discuss the role with you.
Recruitment Agencies know all applications must be made via the system.
20/03/2023, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Scientific Knowledge
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.
Tell us how your career experience would equip you for the role of Industry and Radioactive Substances Regulator
Tell us how your career experience would equip you for the role of Industry and Radioactive Substances Regulator
Achieves Results
Please provide an example of when you have set and delivered high work standards, demonstrating your ability to prioritise and manage resources to meet targets.
Influences and Persuades Others
Describe a time when you have successfully influenced a customer or partner to deliver agreed outcomes, in the face of considerable challenge.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Tell us of a time when you have addressed the needs of internal or external customers providing rapid and effective responses.
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.