Overview

Environment & Business Senior Advisor, Air Quality - 31816. The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce reflecting the communities it serves. We are looking for a driven, proactive individual to join our National Air Quality Team to lead key streams of ongoing air quality work and a programme of Air Quality Projects, providing advice and guidance on air quality issues both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of Environmental Assessment Levels for key atmospheric pollutants, in support of Net Zero delivery.
• Providing strategic input to bridging planning and permitting issues, including input on air quality and amenity issues in development plans; supporting the Environment Agency’s approach to responding to planning application consultations; and shaping our role as Air Quality Partners.
• Overseeing and guiding the capture and use of emissions data and evidence to underpin our decisions and regulate more effectively, in particular the use of our Pollution Inventory data.
• Providing mentoring and development support to junior Air Quality team members.
• Contributing to all areas of the Environment Agency Air Quality work and responding to internal and external technical queries on air quality issues.
• Undertaking site visits to high profile industrial sites to support emission reduction measures.
• Supporting Defra as required in the development of new or updated air quality policy (e.g., input to the Gothenburg Protocol).

Experience & Skills

• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
• Good understanding of UK and international air quality legislation; air quality standards, targets and legislation; regulation of industrial installations; and the Environment Agency’s role in the planning regime.
• Ability to work with a wide range of internal and external customers; deliver technical information in accessible language; prepare, run and respond to technical consultations; influence outcomes through relationships; and project manage to time and budget.

Development & Work Environment

A full range of development and training opportunities will be provided. You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role, the working location is flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.

Application Details

Contact and additional information: lucia.susani@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind assessed using competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. Length of contract: Up to 6 months with possible extension.

Important Policy Notes

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; eligibility and continuity of service details are provided in the candidate pack.