Permitting Officer - 12 Month Fixed chez Anglo American / De Beers Group

At Anglo American, our purpose is to reimagine mining to improve people’s lives, and our Crop Nutrients business is at the forefront of that vision. As the world faces increasing pressure to feed a growing population sustainably, we are helping lead the transition to smarter, more responsible farming practices. 

Through the development of our Woodsmith Mine in North Yorkshire, we are unlocking the world’s largest known deposit of polyhalite, a revolutionary, natural mineral fertiliser that supports higher yields, better quality crops, and healthier soils. 

Our state-of-the-art underground mine is setting the benchmarks for 21st-century mining designed with sustainability, innovation and community at its core. 

The construction and operation of the Woodsmith Project is only possible if all of the necessary Permits and licences are secured, maintained and complied with, throughout the Life of Mine. As such, these Permits are a key asset of the Crop Nutrients business 

Join us as a Permitting Officer on a 12 Month Fixed Contract, where you will support the Permitting & Environment Manager in Identifying, securing, implementing and ensuring compliance with ‘Development and Environmental’ (“D&E”) Permits necessary for the construction and operation of the Woodsmith Project. Whilst maintaining an effective governance system for all Permits necessary for the construction and operation of the Woodsmith Project, ensuring compliance with the Anglo American Integrated Permitting Standard. 

Your duties will include: 

• Supporting the development and implementation of a governance system for all relevant Permits necessary for the construction and operation of the Woodsmith Project. 
• Working closely with the Legal Specialist – Permitting and Safety to develop a matrix of Project-wide Permitting requirements that align with the Anglo American Integrated Permitting Standard
• Supporting the procurement, co-ordination and management of the time, cost and performance of external specialist technical advisors. 
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and Contractors to identify and assign accountabilities for Permit acquisition, implementation and compliance.  Identify gaps and develop actions plans to close them. 
• Supporting the team in undertaking permitting activities (applications, discharge of conditions etc.), ensuring deadlines are met and third-party progress aligns with Project schedules. 
• Liaising with the Crop Nutrients Business Unit, Project and Contractor stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate input to permitting activities.  
• Participate in stakeholder engagement processes, including community and authority interactions. 
• Ensure that Permit applications are followed up at the appropriate time to ensure no delays to Project progress. 
• Ensure that all relevant Permits are maintained until no longer required and then that Permits are 'closed’ when no longer required. 
• Translate Permit conditions into actionable tasks, maintain a comprehensive permitting register and manage the Permitting module of ISOMETRIX. 
• Carry out self-assessments and co-ordinate external review of the Project’s compliance with the Anglo American Integrated Permitting Standard.
• Ensure the preparation of internal and external reports in relation to Permitting, as per Project and Anglo American Requirements. 
• Maintain and update of the Permitting & Environment Team Sharepoint site. 
• Manage the collation of statistics and other data in relation to the Project’s Permitting and Environmental performance and ensure that such data are reported in accordance with Project and Anglo American requirements.  
• Ensure that the requirements (commitments) of Permits are communicated to relevant internal stakeholders and that Project sites, assets and workers can operate and are operating within these requirements. 
• Oversee the management of the Environment and Permitting Team budget, including raising Purchase Orders, accruals and forecasting and report on progress and risk to the Permitting & Environment Manager. 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience of all aspects of Permitting, with a particular focus on D&E Permits. 
• Able to understand Regulatory and Group requirements re. Permitting.
• Strong influencing and consulting/communication skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience of collaboration with Contractors and Regulators. 
• Ability to work as part of a team. 

Who we are  
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.  

What we Offer  
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.  

How we are committed to your safety  
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies that are helping to make the industry safer.  

Background checks  
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.  

Inclusion and Diversity  
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business. 

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