Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670

Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670

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Are you a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and/or abandoned mines? We have an opportunity to join the national Land and Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead project work tackling the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.Responsibilities

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, assisting 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 national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.Share technical expertise across the land contamination portfolio, including 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/publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.Lead and manage a small team of direct reports in this technical field.The team

You’ll join the Land and Contamination Management Team in the Environment and Business (EandB) Directorate. We operate as a dispersed team, collaborating with technical and project teams nationwide. We promote a positive, inclusive culture and use evidence, expertise, engagement and innovation to influence policy, legislation and resources.Experience/skills Required

In capability-based answers demonstrate:Technical expertise and experience tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both); ability to manage risks and challenges.Operational knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice technical guidance; 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 pollution from mines, delivering results to time, cost and quality.Experience leading and managing high-performing teams.Experience 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. The role is national with a flexible/hybrid working location. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.ukApplications are “blind” assessed using competency answers. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, your details may be kept for 6 months for an alternative post.Note on civil service status and diversity

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and participates in government frameworks for external recruitment. For supplier opportunities, see government guidance on becoming a Crown Commercial Service supplier.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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