Technical Author - Slaughterhouses and Animal -products - UKBAT

Technical Author – Slaughterhouses and Animal By-products – UKBAT – 32429

Overview

Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Technical Author in the UK BAT team you can. Large Slaughterhouses and Animal By‑Products installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. We’ve established a process for the definition of BAT within the UK. Central to this process will be the UK BAT Author – you will draft BAT Conclusions, liaise with Technical Working Groups and present final documents for publication as new, UK‑wide environmental standards for industry.

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share.

Some travel and overnight stays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Drafter of BAT Conclusions and other technical documents
• Partner with Technical Working Groups and stakeholders
• Ensure documents meet a transparent, collaborative, data‑led process
• Support incident management objectives and participate in development plans

Qualifications (Experience/skills required)

• At least 5 years’ working experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulation in the SA industry
• Sound knowledge of the slaughterhouse and animal by‑products industry
• Familiarity with UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, e.g. IED and Environmental Permitting Regulations
• Experience collecting and technically analysing complex industrial data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capability to build and maintain relationships across diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Effective planning, prioritising and organising to deliver results on schedule
• Flexible and resilient in the face of changing priorities

Competency Framework

• Communicates Effectively – uses clear, persuasive language, listens actively, prepares accurate reports and responds to feedback.
• Influences and Persuades Others – presents logical, evidence‑based arguments to gain consensus, adapts communication style and seeks win‑win outcomes.
• Achieves Results – sets and delivers high work standards, prioritises tasks, meets targets, and shows perseverance under pressure.
• Environmental Awareness – appreciates the impact of regulated activities, identifies mitigation strategies, and upholds environmental management standards.

Additional Information

Interview will be conducted by MS Teams and will include a presentation and four capability‑based questions. Reserve list will be held for 6 months; an alternative post may be offered.

Contract:

up to 2 years from appointment.

Contact

For more information about the role or working patterns, email paul.steve Applications are blind assessed against competency questions.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations and Writing/Editing