Control of Major Accident Hazard (COMAH) Manager - 35003

Job Description

Reporting to the Deputy Director for Energy and Manufacturing Industries, we are seeking a strategic thinker and technical leader to lead the COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) Team through a period of change. You will lead the Environment Agency’s relationship with its partners in the COMAH Competent Authority, ensure the EA can operate effectively and autonomously, and deliver effective environmental outcomes for COMAH regulation in England.

You will work collaboratively with Environment Agency operational teams and external partners such as site operators and trade associations, and advise and influence government departments on policy.

You will oversee change and improvement to the COMAH regime, including new and improved IT systems, training, guidance and ways of working to ensure we provide respected and valued expertise to senior leaders and to industry. Your technical expertise will allow you to steer the COMAH team and inf...