Senior Technical Officer (STO) - Climate Change Trading and Regulatory Services - 31372

Job Description We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a proven technical ability to join our team of Senior Technical Officers (STO) in Climate Change Trading and Regulatory Services (CCTRS). Do you want to help create a better place for people, wildlife and the environment? Do you want to help regulate business and industry to reduce CO2 emissions, improve air quality and tackle the climate emergency? Within our part of the Environment Agency we oversee the full range of compliance activities under several energy efficiency/emissions reduction regulations.

The role involves:

• Registering and supporting operators within the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
• Assessing compliance against energy efficiency/emissions reduction regulations
• Providing advice and guidance to those we regulate
• Interpreting new guidance and regulations
• Developing internal guidance.
• Training and mentoring colleagues
• Taking enforcement action to bring operators/organisations back into compliance
• Working with external stakeholders to review and improve regulation.
• Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make 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.
• Whilst we are working flexibly between office locations and home, occasional travel to offices will be required. Your base location will be Warrington, Sheffield or Preston. Travel/commuting to your contractual office base location is at your own expense.

The team The role sits within Climate Change, Trading and Regulatory Services (CCTRS). We regulate and administer various UK Government climate change schemes. The aim is to protect and improve our environment. Regimes include: UK Emissions Trading Scheme, UK ETS Registry, Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (F-Gas) and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM), Climate Change Agreements and Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme. These regimes are central to ensuring UK greenhouse gas emissions targets are met.

Experience/skills Required Excellent written and verbal communication Self-motivated with strong organisational skills An eye for detail and accuracy Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office particularly Word/Excel Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers Ability to adapt to new systems Can prioritise workflows and be agile and innovative Strong team player Promote cross regime working within the department and promote a culture of ‘one team’ Experience of compliance and enforcement would be desirable.

The candidate pack and role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed. Open in converted file format and refer to the ‘How to apply’ section for further information of competency-based assessments. A candidate call will be held on 11th July at 13:00. Please join to find out more about the roles. Call details can be found in the additional information pack.

Contact and additional information Should similar posts at the same grade arise within 6 months of interviews, we intend to use the outcome of this recruitment process to fill the vacancies. An additional technical assessment/feedback session may be required for some vacancies that arise. The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered. We encourage flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work life and your personal life.

Applications and interviews are competency based, a copy of our "Environment Agency capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser. For any further information about the role or application process please contact: eram.latif@environment-agency.gov.uk Interviews will take place face to face in Warrington, Sheffield or Preston.

Competence 1 Delivers Results Through Others Description It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format. Description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures. Q – Please provide an example of where you have successfully delivered through others to achieve a significant outcome. Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.

Competence 2 Coaches Others Description It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format. Description: Uses variety of methods, including direct instruction, coaching and feedback skills to help others to develop. Q - Please provide an example to demonstrate how you have developed a team to improve their knowledge, skills and behaviours. Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.

Competence 3 Focuses on Customers and Partners Description It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format. Description: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses Q - Please provide an example of how you have engaged with both internal and external customers during a difficult time to resolve a problem. Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.

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 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.