32429 - Technical Author - Slaughterhouses and Animal By-products - UKBAT

Environment Agency; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK environmental agency is seeking a Technical Author to draft Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for the slaughterhouse and animal by-products industry. The successful candidate will work with Technical Working Groups and ensure the publication of industry-wide environmental standards. This role demands at least 5 years of experience in environmental regulation, expertise in relevant legislation, and strong analytical and project management skills. The position also offers flexibility and development opportunities within an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Development opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of working experience in the environmental regulation sector.
• Expert understanding of UK and EU industrial environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Draft BAT Conclusions and liaise with Technical Working Groups.
• Present final documents for publication as environmental standards.
• Promote an inclusive culture to support delivery and policy influence.

Skills

Specialist knowledge of the slaughterhouse and animal by-products industry

Good understanding of process engineering

Good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK

Capability to critically analyse technical arguments and data

Ability to write technical documents

Good project management skills

Skilled at collection and analysis of complex industrial data

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Technical author in the UK BAT team you can.

We are fully committed to having an 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.

Large Slaughterhouses and Animal by-products installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. We’ve established a process for the definition of BAT within the UK. The regime will use the BAT concept principles of; a transparent, collaborative, data and evidence led process that safeguards and builds on the current high levels of environmental protection. Central to this process will be the UK BAT Author.

You’ll be responsible for drafting BAT Conclusions, liaising with Technical Working Groups and presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK wide, environmental standard for industry.

• specialist knowledge and understanding of the Slaughterhouse and Animal By-Products industry
• a good understanding of process engineering, environmental issues
• a good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK
• the capability of critically analysing technical arguments and data
• the ability to work with, and write technical documents
• Good project management skills and a drive to complete.

We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, but some travel and overnight stays may be required.

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan, so we’ll support and train you to find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances.

The team

You’ll join our UK BAT Team. We lead on delivery of new environmental standards for UK Industry. We’re embedded within the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate but report to DEFRA and the Standards Council for progress and delivery.

In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.

Experience/skills required

You will have at least 5 years working experience, and an solid understanding of environmental regulation SA industry.

In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your experience and expert understanding of:

• the slaughterhouse and animal by-products industry
• UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations

You will be skilled at:

• collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data
• understanding the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment
• verbal and written communication
• building and maintaining relationships
• planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely and effective results
• responding flexibly to challenges and adept at building consensus
• ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work

A range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.