🚀 Senior Advisor - Energy Sector - 32083

Job Description

The Environment Agency is fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. We welcome diverse voices and value every contribution.

The UK’s strategy to deliver Net Zero is driving transformation in the energy sector, which is responsible for 24 % of UK GHG emissions. The Environment Agency is looking for a fixed‑term (up to 2 years) advisor with experience in regulating energy sectors, including combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and leadership through advice, guidance and training.
• Develop strategy and tools to support regulatory and environmental outcomes in the energy sector.
• Commission and manage external research projects where required.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders such as Defra, DESNZ, trade associations and other industry players.
• Respond to incidents and provide business‑continuity support as required.

Team

The role is part of the Energy & COMAH team within the Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation (E&B) Directorate. Technical experts lead on defining sector standards and delivering best practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and promote diversity.
• Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge of energy sector processes, including emissions control.
• Strong stakeholder management skills – operating with regulators, government, trade bodies and academia.
• Team orientation – cooperation to achieve common goals.

Application Details

Applications are assessed blind using competency questions. Feedback is generally not provided at the application stage.

Contact: Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl –

Vacancy closes: end of October.

Interviews expected in person in Birmingham, by the end of November.

Some travel will be required.

If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, your details will be held for 6 months.

Contract length: up to 2 years.

We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share.

Compliance and Diversity

We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability meeting the minimum criteria.

We are not a part of HM Civil Service; hence you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed.

Artificial intelligence should be used strictly for support; all examples must be truthful and from your own experience.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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