Regulatory Officer - 19477
1
East Midlands
Kettering , Peterborough
Kingfisher House, Nene House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Operational Delivery
£36,389
Are you passionate about the environment and making it better for communities and wildlife for generations to come? If yes…then this could be the job for you!
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. As a technical leader you will be expected to work autonomously, make decisions and engage others to support where needed.
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. As a technical leader you will be expected to work autonomously, make decisions and engage others to support where needed.
The post will be in the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire Area Installations South team regulating sites predominantly in Northamptonshire. We are a high performing and passionate team that regulate major industry across a number of sectors.
You will also support and advise other teams across the Area on industry sector regulation and compliance aspects.
As a senior member of the team, you will role model our organisation’s values, setting an example for other team members
You will also support and advise other teams across the Area on industry sector regulation and compliance aspects.
As a senior member of the team, you will role model our organisation’s values, setting an example for other team members
We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated and a confident communicator, use to influencing and negotiating to deliver outcomes, with strong interpersonal skills; together with well-developed technical expertise and regulatory experience within an industrial environment.
We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience or transferable skills within process industry including; Management Systems, Auditing and Root Cause Analysis. Knowledge of the chemical, combustion and incineration sectors would be desirable also.
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to secure compliance through virtual and physical audit programmes 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 and techniques.
We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience or transferable skills within process industry including; Management Systems, Auditing and Root Cause Analysis. Knowledge of the chemical, combustion and incineration sectors would be desirable also.
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to secure compliance through virtual and physical audit programmes 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 and techniques.
If you have any questions about the role, especially if you are concerned about your current working/ home life arrangements due to the Coronavirus pandemic please contact James Finch, Team Leader at james.finch@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07500 106205.
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
10/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Influences and Persuades Others
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.
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Please tell us about a situation where you have sought to achieve a win-win outcome and how you have used this to enhance or further develop a relationship.
Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection.
Please tell us about a situation where you have sought to achieve a win-win outcome and how you have used this to enhance or further develop a relationship.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
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As a technical leader, you’ll be expected to delegate tasks to others when appropriate. Tell us about a time when you have organised tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection.
As a technical leader, you’ll be expected to delegate tasks to others when appropriate. Tell us about a time when you have organised tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Scientific Knowledge
Applies scientific knowledge (various disciplines, depending on team role) to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
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Please describe your career to date. We are particualrly interested in hearing about any experience that is relevant to process industry, whether through regulation, operation, risk analysis, process controls or management and how you could utilise that experience in this role.
Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection.
Please describe your career to date. We are particualrly interested in hearing about any experience that is relevant to process industry, whether through regulation, operation, risk analysis, process controls or management and how you could utilise that experience in this role.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
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Describe a time you have communicated effectively in a difficult situation. What were the barriers and how did you overcome them? What would you do differently?
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Describe a time you have communicated effectively in a difficult situation. What were the barriers and how did you overcome them? What would you do differently?
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.