Overview
We are seeking an experienced advisor to join the Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team within the Environment & Business (E&B) department. This role places you at the centre of the Environment Agency to improve England’s water quality, focusing on regulation of water discharge activities.
Responsibilities
* Develop permitting strategies to address complex water quality issues across industries.
* Create and embed evidence-based policies to improve regulatory outcomes.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align permitting with environmental challenges.
* Streamline processes and adopt digital tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Lead and support complex water quality permitting projects to meet legal and environmental standards.
* Develop and implement long-term strategic approaches to water regulation.
* Be customer focused, seeking opportunities to work with others across government, other Agencies, industry and environmental bodies.
* Analyse water quality data to inform policy and permitting approaches.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement in regulatory practices.
* Be flexible and creative, sometimes working in unfamiliar territory and without established processes or guidance to base decisions on.
* Be supported in the role by specialists within the team and wider organisation.
Examples of work include surface water permit review guidance, developing innovative permitting approaches and development of standard rule sets.
Experience/skills Required
We’re looking for candidates with enthusiasm in supporting the development and delivery of programmes, initiatives, training and projects designed to improve regulation of the water industry and wider water sector.
Technical expertise
* A degree (or equivalent) in environmental science, water management, or related field.
* Strong knowledge of water quality legislation, policies and standards.
* Experience in water quality permitting, wastewater discharge regulation or environmental permitting.
Collaboration and communication
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
* Enthusiasm and experience of working collaboratively and creatively to deliver innovation.
* An ability to effectively communicate and engage people to motivate action and resolve conflicts and challenges, both internally and externally.
* Commitment to promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace.
Project Management
* Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results within deadlines.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Personal Effectiveness
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. Travel and overnights may be required.
We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job sharing. If you are applying with a disability, we have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support you.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. If you wish to become a supplier on these frameworks, please visit the Crown Commercial Service information page.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. For questions please contact Ben Bradford (ben.bradford@environment-agency.gov.uk).
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