Job Description The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment. Are you passionate about decarbonisation of our industry and energy sectors? As industrial sectors plan their transition to NetZero we are seeing the development of substitutes for fossil fuels, particularly where hydrogen or electrification are not viable options. We are looking for a Senior Advisor to lead our work to prepare to regulate production and use of these low carbon fuels (LCF). The processes for producing and using LCFs are not always the same as for fossil derived fuels and the potential environmental risks and impacts are different. We need to gather evidence, develop standards, write guidance, and create regulatory tools to support these emerging technologies. This will allow us to ensure that the energy sectors continue to operate so that people and the environment are protected from emissions, as well as mitigating for and adapting to the impacts of climate change. We’re looking for an experienced technical advisor for a 12-month fixed term assignment. You will have a detailed technical understanding of low carbon fuel technologies and products including: Waste pyrolysis Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bio-fuels Ammonia The role will focus on delivery of Environment Agency duties under the following regulations: Environmental permitting regulations Industrial Emissions Directive The Control of Major Accident Hazard regulations (COMAH) You’ll need to: Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance, and training. Working with internal and external stakeholders. Develop the tools we need to regulate, support and deliver environmental outcomes. Commission and manage research projects. The team You’ll join our Energy Industries Decarbonisation Team which is part of Energy and Resources in the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. We’re a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources. Experience/skills Required In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your: ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work. relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience of the work area for the role in question, gained either by working within and/or regulating relevant processes. This will include knowledge of control measures for emissions to air where relevant. ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, operators, partner regulators, government, and academia ability to achieve results, with a proven track record of successful implementation and facilitating change across an organisation. ability to work on your own initiative, take decisions and solve problems. excellent communication and influencing skills. You’ll be able to identify your audience, understand their needs, and use an effective and engaging style of communication. experience and/or knowledge of project management would be a benefit (Project Manager). Contact and additional information You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll support you to find a role to suit your needs and circumstances. 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. Any queries, contact bruce.bethuneenvironment-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. Length of contract Up to 30/09/2025 Competence 1 Scientific Knowledge Description Applies scientific knowledge (various disciplines, depending on team role) to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stage. QUESTION: Explain how you have developed and maintain your technical knowledge of production and use of low carbon fuels. Competence 2 Legislative Knowledge Description Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. QUESTION: Give an example of your experience applying environmental regulations in the power, refineries or chemicals sector. Competence 3 Achieves Results Description Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. QUESTION: Give an example of an area of work that you managed, where you overcame challenges to deliver a specific outcome. 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. 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