Number of jobs available
1
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
City/Town
Beverley , Leeds , Sheffield , York
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP BEVERLEY CROSSKILL, HU17 9JB, DEFRA GRP EA LEEDS LATERAL, LS11 9AT, DEFRA GRP EA TEMPLEBOROUGH OFFICE, S60 1YR, DEFRA GRP KINGS POOL, YO1 7PX
Grade
Staff Grade 5
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Operational Delivery
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
Salary Minimum
41,617
Closing Date:
17/08/2025, 23:55 hours
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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. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with the equipment required for your role.
We are looking for a dedicated person to work in the Installations Team in Yorkshire on the regulation of Landfill.
You'll be responsible for:
Regulating a portfolio of landfill sites
Ensuring permit compliance, making complex assessments of operator ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise resources.
Conducting site inspections and responding, investigating, and undertaking appropriate enforcement action to a range of environmental incidents.
Securing compliance though virtual and physical audit programmes.
Analysis and interpretation of environmental monitoring and performance data
Supporting the team's development
You'll be expected to use influencing and negotiating skills to ensure best practice.
You will also have a key role in supporting the wider Area and Regulated Industry teams, giving technical advice and support on complex regulatory issues.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. This may attract an additional payment and full training will be available. Please see the candidate pack for information on how you will support with this.
The team
Our regulatory teams cover a variety of industry sectors working in geographical areas with a strong emphasis on working as one to deliver priorities and outcomes. The installations teams deliver compliance at permitted industrial sites working across a diverse range of environmental challenges stretching from highly industrialised regions to more rural parts of England. This role will deal with stakeholders at senior levels within industry, local communities and other interested groups.
Experience/skills required
You will preferably:
Have significant regulatory and/or industrial experience across the Waste and Landfill Sector. Working knowledge of Landfill management would be advantageous.
Have influencing skills and success in developing good relations in complex environments.
Have experience delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools.
Have the ability to manage multiple demands on time; prioritising to achieve outcomes and deliver against plans.
Have a proven track record of taking initiative and using a continuous improvement approach.
Have a degree or equivalent in a scientific, environmental, or engineering discipline, and possibly be a member of a relevant professional organisation
Chartered status or working towards chartered status with a relevant professional institution is desirable. The Environment Agency supports professional development to achieve and maintain chartered status.
Contact and additional information
You'll have access to our great benefits package, including generous annual leave, an excellent pension, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to be part of a variety of staff networks. We also offer extensive training to develop your career.
The role will require frequent travel across the Yorkshire Area. As a result, the post requires a full driving license.
The office base locations are Leeds, Beverley, York or Rotherham.
If you have any questions, please contact Steve Gordon: steve.gordon@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held face-to-face from weeks beginning 1 Sept 2025 and 8 Sept 2025. MS Teams interviews can be accommodated where appropriate.
If you consent to being on a reserve list, we'll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competence 1
Scientific Knowledge
Description
Competency description: Applies scientific knowledge to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
Question: Please describe your scientific knowledge and understanding of process hazards, risks and environmental harm potential and how these can be prevented and mitigated.
Competence 2
Influences and Persuades Others
Description
Competency description: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Question: Please tell us a time when you have persuaded an individual or company to achieve an outcome without the use of a regulatory tool:
Consider what techniques you used, did you need to adapt your style and what you learned from your approach.
Competence 3
Achieves Results
Description
Competency description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Question: 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.
Role specific license requirements
Full UK Driving License
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.
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