Chemicals Regulatory Planning Advisor - 31294

Environment Agency; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Chemicals Regulatory Planning Advisor to prevent chemical pollution. This role requires strong leadership skills to engage with regulatory projects and fulfill environmental safety standards. Applicants should have some experience in environmental regulation and be comfortable working in a technical capacity within a diverse and inclusive team setting.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Inclusive workforce initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental regulatory regimes preferred.
• Leadership skills and the ability to work in a virtual team are essential.
• Desirable experience in chemicals regulation, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory approaches to protect the environment.
• Lead projects focused on reducing pollution impacts.
• Work with experts to identify hazardous waste pathways.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

MS Teams

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Chemicals Regulatory Planning Advisor - 31294

Chemicals Regulatory Planning Advisor - 31294

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Job Description

We are looking for three aspiring technical leaders who feel passionately about preventing chemicals polluting the environment. You do not need to be a scientist to do this role but will need to be comfortable working with technical details and scientific recommendations. You may have experience of working for a regulator or working in industry. You must have experience of one or more of the Environment Agency’s regulatory regimes (e.g. chemicals regulation, waste management, water or air quality, contaminated land, groundwater, water resources, etc.).

Job Description

We are looking for three aspiring technical leaders who feel passionately about preventing chemicals polluting the environment. You do not need to be a scientist to do this role but will need to be comfortable working with technical details and scientific recommendations. You may have experience of working for a regulator or working in industry. You must have experience of one or more of the Environment Agency’s regulatory regimes (e.g. chemicals regulation, waste management, water or air quality, contaminated land, groundwater, water resources, etc.).

Duties will include:

• Working with our waste management experts to establish how significant different waste types are as a pathway for persistent organic pollutants entering the environment.
• Leading on projects focussed on reducing the impacts of PFAS pollutants on the environment (e.g. reviewing environmental permits for specific industry sectors to ensure they protect the environment from harm).
• Reviewing known information about the sources, pathways, and receptors for priority chemical pollutants and suggesting ways to break those pathways.
• Evaluating current regulatory approaches to identify whether additional effort is needed to prevent harm to the environment and influencing teams to incorporate our ideas into their business planning.
• Considering chemical impacts on air, land and water and shaping the Environment Agency’s approaches to regulating these three environmental compartments.
• Working with colleagues from across the Environment Agency to ensure new regulatory interventions are implemented effectively.
• Engaging with other regulators, government departments and trade bodies to help coordinate delivery of regulatory work.
  
  
  

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.

The team

These roles sit within the Chemicals Regulatory Development Team in the Chemicals Programme, a national team within the Environment and Business Directorate. The team is focused on ensuring chemical risks are identified and with building robust evidence to influence policy and inform our regulatory responses. We are a dispersed team, and you will need to be comfortable working virtually via MS teams. We hold quarterly team meetings in either Birmingham or Bristol.

Experience/skills Required

You will have experience of one or more environmental regulatory regimes, either as a regulator or from working in industry. Chemicals regulation experience is desirable, but not essential. This is a technical leadership role – you do not need to be a chemist.

You will:

• be a motivated self-starter, with a can-do approach
• be well organised with good attention to detail
• be good at problem solving and finding alternative solutions
• be used to working on your own initiative and an adaptable team player
• be comfortable working in a virtual team environment
• be able to balance multiple pieces of work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• be flexible and able to respond to changing circumstances
• adapt communication style to suit audience
• be proficient in Word/PowerPoint/Excel/MS Teams and SharePoint
  
  
  

You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.

Contact and additional information

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.

You’ll have an EA office base location, but as this is a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.

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

Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact [e-mail]

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams.

If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

Competence 1

Legislative Knowledge

Description

More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.

Feedback is generally not available at sift stage

Description: Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment.

Question: Tell me about your involvement in a complex regulatory matter? Your example should be from a relevant environmental regime (e.g. chemicals regulation, waste management, water or air quality, groundwater or contaminated land, water resources, etc.). What was the environmental outcome?

Competence 2

Achieves Results

Description

Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.

Question: Give an example of when you have delivered an important outcome for the environment in the face of considerable obstacles. How did you manage your resources?

Competence 3

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description

Description: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.

Question: Please give me an example of when you’ve had to solve a problem for which there were several possible solutions. How did you assess the different options available?

Competence 4

Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality

Description

Description: Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.

Question: Tell me about a time when you have adopted a new way of doing something at work. How did you ensure your approach delivered better environmental outcomes?

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.

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