Overview
Advisor - Water Quality Permitting Strategy – 31813. We are seeking an experienced advisor to join the Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team within the Environment & Business (E&B) department. This role is an opportunity to contribute to England’s water quality by regulating water discharge activities at the Environment Agency.
The team focuses on developing permitting strategies, embedding evidence-based policies, collaborating with stakeholders, and streamlining processes with digital tools to enhance regulatory outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support complex water quality permitting projects to meet legal and environmental standards.
* Develop and implement long-term strategic approaches to water regulation.
* Engage with government, other agencies, industry and environmental bodies to foster collaboration and customer-focused delivery.
* 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 without established processes or guidance.
* Receive support from 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.
Qualifications and Skills
Experience/skills Required
* 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.
* Experience of collaborative and creative delivery of innovation.
* Ability to communicate and engage people to motivate action and resolve challenges, 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.
Location, Travel and Eligibility
You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role, the working location is flexible / hybrid. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Equal opportunities and inclusive hiring are core commitments. There is a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities whose applications meet the minimum criteria for the post.
Additional Information
The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body committed to value for money and uses central government frameworks for recruitment. For information about becoming a Crown supplier, see the Crown Commercial Service guidance.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. If you have questions, contact Ben Bradford (ben.bradford@environment-agency.gov.uk).
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