Installations Officer – Process Industry and Radioactive Substances

Job Description

Job title: Installations Officer – Process Industry and Radioactive Substances

Company: Environment Agency

Job description: As an Installations Officer, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in protecting our environment and people. You will be responsible for regulating process industry sectors such as Incineration, Combustion, chemicals and Food and Drink – it’s your opportunity to influence change and ensure best practice! Plus with 50% of your time devoted to enforcing rules on sites using non-nuclear radioactive substances, your efforts in this cutting-edge role will make an impact on current trends – not only now but for future generations. Get ready for inspections, where meeting new people from different organisations are guaranteed; this position offers both exciting challenges along with countless opportunities!

You will undertake a range of site-based inspections and audits together with assessment of emissions and other monitoring data to check compliance against permit conditions and other environmental legislation.

Our Welwyn Garden City office has a hybrid model allowing individuals to work either at home or at our office (a minimum number of days in the office per week will be agreed with your line manager – dependent on business needs and reviewed periodically).

You will be required to have an incident role, making yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

The team 1

As part of the Installations/Radioactive Substances Regulation team, you will be shaping and improving environmental conditions in Hertfordshire and North London as well as Kent and South London. We face unique environmental problems every day as well as liaise with industry leaders and local communities.

Experience/skills required 1

The ideal candidate should have:

· Significant regulatory and/or industrial experience from a range of industries (process industries or radioactive substances) and/or significant experience in a technical, scientific, medical or civil engineering (e.g. landfill, civil or chemical) background/workplace.
· The ability to interpret legislation or required technical standards knowing how to comply with them.
· A willingness to lead on a specific sector guiding your colleagues on what needs to be delivered.
· Great influencing and communication skills.
· An ability to manage demands on time, work independently and take responsibility for sites and companies you will account manage for permit compliance.
· The ability to write reports, interpret data, and make risk-based decisions.
· The capacity to take initiative and use a continuous improvement approach would be welcomed.
· Computer literacy is essential, as is a full UK driving licence.
· Membership of a relevant professional body is beneficial.

Contact and additional information 1

At the Environment Agency, we go above and beyond when it comes to diversity, we seek out new perspectives, welcome different experiences and promote inclusivity both within our staff team as well as wider communities. We’re on a mission to create lasting change for people’s lives across all society.

The information in the candidate pack is available and should be read in conjunction with the advert to understand key accountabilities and skills for success in this role.

If you have any questions in relation to this advert please contact WFPG_HNL@environment-agency.gov.uk.

What you will get:

• Annual salary £37,462
• Training, support for professional development
• Wellbeing programmes
• Employee benefits
• Flexible hybrid working hours
• 27 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Job description attachment 1 1

Candidate pack 1

Closing Date:

08/02/2024, 23:55 hours

Level of security checks required 1

Basic Check

Competence 1 1

Scientific Knowledge

Description 1

Tell us about your scientific and technical expertise relevant to this role.

Give an example of how you have used evidence to make an important decision or advise customers to achieve a substantial environmental benefit.

Competence 2 1

Achieves Results

Description 1

Please provide an example of when you have set and delivered high work standards, demonstrating your drive to meet targets and your ability to prioritise and manage resources.

Competence 3 1

Influences and Persuades Others

Description 1

Describe a time when you have successfully influenced a customer or partner to deliver agreed outcomes, in the face of considerable challenge.

Competence 4 1

Focuses on Customers and Partners

Description 1

Tell us of a time when you have addressed the needs of internal or external customers providing rapid and effective responses.

Role specific license requirements 1

Full UK Driver’s Licence

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 for more information.

Expected salary: £37462 per year

Location: London

Job date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:30:58 GMT

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