Technical Author - Slaughterhouses and Animal By-products

Environment Agency; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking a Technical Author to work with the UK BAT team. In this role, you will draft Best Available Techniques (BAT) Conclusions and engage with Technical Working Groups to create environmental standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in the slaughterhouse and animal-by-products industry, a solid understanding of environmental regulations, and excellent communication skills. The position encourages flexible working and includes opportunities for travel.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in the slaughterhouse and animal-by-products industry.
• Specialist knowledge of environmental regulation.
• Skills in writing technical documents and project management.

Responsibilities

• Draft BAT Conclusions and liaise with Technical Working Groups.
• Present documents suitable for publication as a new environmental standard.
• Communicate with diverse stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Communicates Effectively

Influences and Persuades Others

Achieves Results

Environmental Awareness

Education

5+ years in environmental regulation

Job description

Job Overview

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. You will work on Large Slaughterhouses and Animal by‑products installations, using "Best Available Techniques" (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. The BAT concept is built on 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.

Responsibilities

As the UK BAT Author you will:

• Draft BAT Conclusions.
• Liaise with Technical Working Groups.
• Present a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK‑wide, environmental standard for industry.
• Participate in large‑scale events and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Work with, and write technical documents, ensuring clear, accurate and persuasive communication.
• Support a safe, inclusive, and incident‑free workplace and participate in incident management training where required.

Competencies

1. Communicates Effectively

• Active listening and engaging with people.
• Using a full range of communication methods for effective understanding.
• Considering audience needs and impacts, anticipating reactions and using appropriate style.
• Preparing written reports and data in a clear, readable, and accurate manner.
• Ensuring two‑way communication, responding and acting on feedback.
• Delivering presentations that are easily understood and inspire attention.
• Speaking clearly and concisely.
• Anticipating main issues and preparing responses.

2. Influences and Persuades Others

• Gathering relevant data, marshaling facts and preparing sound arguments.
• Listening to others’ opinions, understanding viewpoints and needs, and responding appropriately.
• Presenting a credible case, explaining benefits and anticipating objections.
• Adapting to the listener’s style and needs.
• Seeking win‑win outcomes and developing relationships.
• Preparing persuasive written arguments on complex issues.
• Able to modify and reformulate cases based on listener mood.
• Planning influencing strategies for key players and opinion leaders.

3. Achieves Results

• Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrating a drive to meet targets.
• Prioritises and organise tasks and resources for timely achievement.
• Exceeds agreed goals regularly.
• Is tenacious, persevering when others give up, achieving desired results.
• Anticipates forthcoming issues and adjusts actions accordingly.
• Will put in extra effort to meet urgent deadlines, showing dedication and commitment.
• Is resilient, performs well under pressure, responds positively to setbacks and develops alternative actions.

4. Environmental Awareness

• Appreciates the impact of regulated activities on the environment and identifies ways to protect and preserve it.
• Interprets data trends and relationships to assess environmental impact.
• Maintains environmental management standards and reports non‑compliance issues.
• Initiates and plans environmental monitoring programmes to meet requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 5 years working experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulation in the slaughterhouse and animal‑by‑products industry.

• Specialist knowledge and understanding of the Slaughterhouse and Animal By‑Products industry.
• Good understanding of process engineering, environmental issues.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK.
• Capability of critically analysing technical arguments and data.
• Ability to work with, and write technical documents.
• Good project management skills and a drive to complete.
• Experience with the slaughterhouse and animal‑by‑products industry.
• UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Skill in collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data.
• Understanding of 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.

Additional Details

Contract length: up to 2 years from appointment.

Job location: UK (travel and overnight stays may be required).

Flexible working: we welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. Please include your preferred working arrangements in your application.

Guaranteed Interview Policy: we guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Contact for more information or to discuss working patterns, base locations, etc.: [e-mail].