Installations Regulatory Officer * 2 - 4800
2
North West
Penrith , Preston
Lutra House, Ghyll Mount
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£26,869
We are looking for individuals and professionals with knowledge and experience of different industrial sectors, who will be responsible for the regulation of installations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. You'll ensure permit compliance, making complex assessments of operator ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise use of resources.
One post will be based in Penrith and this person must have significant experience of Landfill.
The second post will be based in Preston and will focus on our other sectors.
You'll have comprehensive technical and leadership skills, be able to use influencing and negotiating skills to secure best practice, often dealing with people at senior levels within industry, local communities and other interested groups. You'll be expected to respond to, investigate and undertake enforcement to a range of environmental incidents.
One post will be based in Penrith and this person must have significant experience of Landfill.
The second post will be based in Preston and will focus on our other sectors.
You'll have comprehensive technical and leadership skills, be able to use influencing and negotiating skills to secure best practice, often dealing with people at senior levels within industry, local communities and other interested groups. You'll be expected to respond to, investigate and undertake enforcement to a range of environmental incidents.
The posts will be in the Installations Cumbria and Lancashire teams covering sites across Cumbria and Lancashire. The area provides a diverse range of environmental challenges, stretching from the highly industrialised East Lancashire and West Cumbria plus the more rural areas of both counties.
You'll also have a key input to the Area, in supporting and advising other teams on industry sector regulation, compliance, advice and guidance.
You'll also have a key input to the Area, in supporting and advising other teams on industry sector regulation, compliance, advice and guidance.
• Significant regulatory and/or industrial experience across a range of different industries,
• Confident communicator able to demonstrate excellent influencing skills and success in developing good relations with difficult people and situations.
• Adaptable and resilient in behaviour with different people and situations, able to deal with difficult customers and confrontation.
• Ability to manage multiple demands on time in a prioritised manner to achieve good outcomes and deliver against plans, You may be expected to regulate abattoirs and animal by-products processing sites.
• Track record of taking the initiative and using a continuous improvement approach. Adapting readily to new ways of working.
• Be flexible in their approach and have a "can do" attitude, and be able to make change happen.
• Confident communicator able to demonstrate excellent influencing skills and success in developing good relations with difficult people and situations.
• Adaptable and resilient in behaviour with different people and situations, able to deal with difficult customers and confrontation.
• Ability to manage multiple demands on time in a prioritised manner to achieve good outcomes and deliver against plans, You may be expected to regulate abattoirs and animal by-products processing sites.
• Track record of taking the initiative and using a continuous improvement approach. Adapting readily to new ways of working.
• Be flexible in their approach and have a "can do" attitude, and be able to make change happen.
Closing Date: 14th May 2017 at 23:55 hours
For more information or an informal chat about the roles please contact Anthony Swarbrick or Jackie Swire via e-mail for a call back.
Anthony.swarbrick@environment-agency.gov.uk
Jackie.swire@environment-agency.gov.uk
The post requires a full driving licence. A lease car will be provided.
Our pension scheme is generous.
For more information or an informal chat about the roles please contact Anthony Swarbrick or Jackie Swire via e-mail for a call back.
Anthony.swarbrick@environment-agency.gov.uk
Jackie.swire@environment-agency.gov.uk
The post requires a full driving licence. A lease car will be provided.
Our pension scheme is generous.
14/05/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience
Applies acquired knowledge and experience to produce and interpret results from samples.
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Develops and maintains effective working relationships
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Securing Compliance
Secures compliance of individuals and organisations with permits and legislation.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
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.