Senior Advisor (Fire Prevention Plans) - 7815

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National
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Staff Grade 6
Permanent
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Policy
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This key role provides advice to support the requirements in our Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) guidance to operators, trade bodies and partners, this includes assessment of ‘alternative measures’ to ensure they meet the three objectives of the guidance.
You will assess FPP templates from industry/trade bodies to ensure they are compliant with our FPP requirements and you will provide expert witness evidence on the impact on the environment of different fire scenarios.
You will also be involved in liaising with other organisations and partners which includes Defra, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), WISH (Waste Industry Safety and Health), waste and other Trade Bodies. Providing technical expertise to our National Permitting Service and other staff is also key.
Based in the Waste Treatment and Storage Team, part of the Regulated Industry Directorate of Environment and Business. The team is responsible for providing technical support and advice on complex permitting, compliance and enforcement work across waste sectors including hazardous waste, metals recycling, biowaste and non-hazardous and inert waste. We work with operations staff to maximise the effectiveness of sector based regulation and with a range of partners such as Government and relevant Trade Associations.
Extensive experience of fire engineering
Experience of providing expert witness evidence at Planning appeals and criminal proceedings (Crown Court/High Court)
Experience of assessing risk to human health and environment, and appropriate control measures to reduce health and environmental effects caused by waste fires
Experience and application of the Regulators Code
Writing policy and guidance documents
Proven ability to influence at regional and national level in relation to fire prevention
Extensive experience of stakeholder engagement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Closing Date: 25th March 2018 at 23:55 hours
If you require any further information about the role please contact Tracy Langdale at tracy.langdale@environment-agency.gov.uk

Further information and details of how to apply can be found in the candidate pack.

Interviews are likely to held 10 - 12 April 2018.

25/03/2018, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Membership of Institute of Fire Engineers
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This Vacancy is closed to applications.