Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670

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Job Description

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

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.

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.

The team

You 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.

In EandB 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 Required

In 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 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; 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.

Competence 1Manages 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

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

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

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

Competence 3

Leads People

Description

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

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

Question: Give an example of when you have successfully led your team to accomplish significant achievements in difficult or complicated circumstances. We want to know things like:

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; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.

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

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 to your views?

How did you present your argument?

What do you think was the key to your success?

What have you learnt from this situation?

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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