Atmospheric Technical Lead
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 27th October 2024
Details
Reference number
Salary
Job grade
Contract type
Business area
Type of role
Operational Delivery
Policy
Working pattern
Number of jobs available
Contents
Location
About the job
Job summary
Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work at the forefront of current policy making decisions? Do you want to have an impact on the UK and beyond? If yes, then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.
Here at DESNZ we are delivering our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower, with clean electricity by 2030 and accelerating the UK’s journey to net zero. Our work is helping ensure clean energy for all, keep bills down and seize the opportunities to lead the world in new green industries, taking back control of our energy with Great British Energy and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.
Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are bold, we are collaborative, we are inclusive, and we learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive
We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
Find Out More
We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://forms.office.com/e/pqUhdr3L72 |
|
You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/desnz-careers/
Job description
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED), part of the Department of Energy, Security and Net Zero.
OPRED regulates the environment and decommissioning activity in the UKCS (UK Continental Shelf), working in partnership with industry throughout the lifecycle of oil and gas activity, promoting good practice and enabling industry compliance.
Within OPRED, the Offshore Environment Unit (OEU) has operational and policy functions to regulate the Offshore Oil and Gas industry.
The Atmospheric team sits within OEU and is responsible for operational and project / policy delivery specific to the Atmospheric function.
The team supports other OPRED operational teams (working within the Regional Delivery Programme structure) in delivery of atmospheric operations (operational teams comprised of technical specialists and investigations staff who are responsible for the environmental regulation of offshore oil and gas activities).
The Atmospheric Technical Lead will provide strategic direction, management of team, operations and lead on a programme of project work, specific to the Atmospheric function.
The successful candidate will be an excellent leader and manager, with a proven ability to work through others in the operational delivery field to ensure business priorities are being achieved.
The work is varied and dynamic, requiring an ability to identify, prioritise and resolve problems quickly, in an inclusive and pragmatic way.
The Technical Lead will directly line manage a team of managers (SEO Senior Environmental Specialists). Working directly to the Head of Operations, and alongside other team Grade 7s (Environmental Operations Team Leads and Technical Leads) to ensure delivery of operational and operational policy work.
Person specification
Key responsibilities:
The successful candidate will oversee the assessment of atmospheric environmental applications in relation to offshore energy activities.
• The role will provide technical leadership to the atmospheric function, focussing on atmospheric issues, such as the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, Net Zero policy and the PPC Regulations.
Working closely with OPRED Policy colleagues, as well as senior management within OPRED, the Atmospheric Technical Lead will provide support in relation to a number of domestic and international initiatives on environmental matters relating to offshore energy industries, including developing and amending environmental policy, particularly in relation to OPRED's regulations, guidance or procedures.
The post holder will be responsible for:
• Providing expert advice and briefing on atmospheric environmental matters relating to offshore energy industries, OPRED Senior Leadership, senior DESNZ officials (including liaison with Special Advisers and Press Office) and Ministers;
• Providing technical leadership to the Atmospheric function, advice and support to the wider Regional Delivery Programme Teams on relevant environmental legislation and regulatory functions;
• Representing and influencing OPRED’s views in various domestic and international environmental fora;
• Working closely with the OPRED Policy Hub to provide technical support in relation to policy development and strategic direction on technical policy, regulation and operational matters;
• Managing stakeholder engagement on technical matters, including liaison with other Government Departments, Public Bodies; Devolved Administrations; industry representative bodies and non-governmental organisations;
• Undertaking or supporting technical and administrative recruitment exercises;
• The oversight of strategic forward planning for the Atmospheric function, including producing and managing team business, work plans and resource plans, coordinating the provision of internal reports and returns.
• Providing strong management and leadership to teams of environmental specialists, including the direct line management Senior Environmental Managers.
Essential criteria
• Applicants must have extensive knowledge relating to atmospheric emissions, including UK ETS and PPC.
• Applicants must have experience of strategic leadership and managing teams.
• Applicants must have an honours degree or equivalent qualification, or a post-graduate qualification in one of the following areas:
• Climate and Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science.
• Science, engineering or related subject.
It would be beneficial for applicants to have experience relating to offshore oil & gas industries, gas unloading and storage, and carbon capture and storage.
Qualifications
• Climate and Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science.
• Science, engineering or related subject
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Specialist Technical knowledge
Benefits
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero offers a competitive mix of benefits including:
- A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.
- Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
- An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.
- Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.
- A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need.
Office attendance
The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home-based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and a technical skills example.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to explain what you will bring to the role, this will be scored against the skills, experience and Essential criteria required for the advertised role.
Applications will be sifted on CV, personal statement, and any technical skills required.
In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the personal statement.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
The interview will consist of behaviour and technical questions, as well as a written exercise.
Sift and interview dates
Expected Timeline subject to change
Sift dates: w/c 30/10/2024
Interview dates: from 11/11/2024
Interview Location: MS Teams.
Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process.
Further Information
Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions.
Information about the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) and some examples of adjustments that we offer to disabled candidates and candidates with long-term health conditions during our recruitment process can be found in our DESNZ Candidate Guidance. A DESNZ Plain Text Version of the guidance is also available.
We encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants section.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
A location-based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
DESNZ does not normally offer full home working (i.e. working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home).
DESNZ cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.
DESNZ holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Feedback
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
Diversity and Inclusion
Apply and further information
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Recruitment support
- Email : recruitmentsupport@ics.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : desnzresourcing.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
