Pollution Prevention and Control Officer

Working as part of a dedicated and high performing team, you will be responsible for the effective regulation of installations that operate under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010. You'll audit industrial sites(e.g. Chemicals, power generation, incineration and food and drink sites) ensuring they comply with permitted arrangements, making complex assessments of their ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise use of resources.

You'll respond to and investigate pollution incidents from your sites making sure suitable preventative and protective action is implemented. We'll give you the autonomy you need to manage your own work plans, but you'll need to be quick to react to changing priorities and situations. We will also look to you to use your influencing and negotiating skills to promote and champion best practice to senior managers and key stakeholders within industry, local communities and other interested groups.

The team

 

The post is based either in Tyneside House , Newcastle or Teesdale House in Darlington as part of the Installations(formerly PPC) Compliance team that regulates a broad range of industrial sectors across the Northumberland, Durham and Tees Area.

 

• Methodical and pragmatic and solutions-focused, you'll have relevant experience of process industry or a proven track record of successful regulation of the industrial sectors above.
• Alongside a degree(or equivalent qualification) in science, environment studies or engineering, you'll be able to draw on considerable operational experience.
• As well as being up to speed with environmental legislation and regulations, you must have practical experience of auditing Environmental Management Systems and an understanding of how they can improve a company's environmental performance.
• It's also vital that you are a clear, credible communicator, comfortable dealing with people from different organisations and backgrounds.

 

This is a full time permanent post. A full UK driving licence will be required as would flexibility to travel.

For further details please contact Graham Donachie or 01912 034112 or by email graham.donachie@environment-agency.gov.uk

 
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.

 

Please note that this vacancy will close at 23:59, on the closing date stated above.

 

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 and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

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