Water Resources Manager - 32733
Environment Agency
Job Description
Are you passionate about ensuring we have enough water for people, business, and the environment? With a large part of the economy now depending on reliable water supplies, do you want to help secure the water resources needed for nature and for growth?
You will lead a department in Operations Catchment Services, with over 70 technical experts, who deliver a national water resources service.
Key Responsibilities
* Shape and scrutinize Water Companies’ statutory Water Resource Management Plans.
* Provide expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources.
* Manage programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction.
* Lead drought planning and drought management initiatives.
* Develop talent and skills in water planning.
* Lead national modelling of water resources and groundwater.
Leadership & Culture
* Champion health, safety, and wellbeing.
* Foster inclusion, diversity, and an open, trusting culture.
* Support the growth and development of your people.
* Lead the operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively and priorities are met.
* Take a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team.
Experience & Skills Required
* Authentic leadership with a strong team focus.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with a customer‑focused approach and well‑honed influencing skills.
* Strategic thinking, spotting links and connections to identify opportunities while simplifying to keep focus on core outcomes.
* Working knowledge of water resources management and an understanding of environmental, political, and economic pressures affecting water companies, food producers, energy providers, technology and science sectors, and the wider water environment.
Equal Opportunity
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates. Requests for flexible working arrangements are encouraged.
Application Process
Applications are “blind” assessed using your employment history and your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 27 January 2026.
Contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services at ocsadmin@environment-agency.gov.uk for queries. Please include information regarding preferred working arrangements.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Location
This role can be based at any of the Environment Agency offices across England.
Additional Information
If you consent, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do; the candidate pack provides more information on this.
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