Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 316702 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the national Land and Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead our innovative and exciting project work to tackle the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.

OverviewAre you a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and /or abandoned mines?

You will:

Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for both the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.

Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, helping to support Government growth ambitions and our commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.

Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading our national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on dealing with water pollution caused by historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.

Share your technical expertise across the broad spectrum of our land contamination portfolio, including work to support remediation of land affected by contamination via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review and update of environmental permits for treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites and preparation and publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.

Lead and manage a small number of direct reports working in this technical field.

Team and environmentYou will join the Land and Contamination Management Team in the Environment and Business (EandB) Directorate. We’re a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.

Experience/skills RequiredIn your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:

Technical expertise and experience of tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and /or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how you manage the risks and challenges.

Operational knowledge and experience of the relevant legislation and statutory / best practice technical guidance. A thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 is desirable.

Project and programme management experience including investigation / remediation of land affected by contamination or water polluted by abandoned mines, delivering results to time, cost and quality.

Experience of successfully leading and managing high performing teams.

Experience of informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious or complex topics

Technical requirements

Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).

Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).

Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.

Contact and additional informationYou’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; as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.

We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel and overnights may be required.

Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. 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.

CompetenciesCompetence 1: Manages Self

Description: Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.

Competence 2: Programme and Project Management

Description: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.

Competence 3: Leads People

Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.

Question: Give an example of when you have successfully led your team to accomplish significant achievements in difficult or complicated circumstances. What were the circumstances and why were they difficult? What did your team have to deliver? How did you inspire them to maintain a high standard of performance? What was the outcome? What did you learn from this situation?

Competence 4: Influences and Persuades Others

Description: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.

Question: Describe a time when you have successfully persuaded a key stakeholder to follow your advice on the direction of a major project or piece of work, in the face of considerable challenge. What was the situation? Why was your stakeholder initially opposed? How did you present your argument? What was the key to your success? What did you learn?

We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.

Seniorities and type

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. This advert includes general information about the role and recruitment process.

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