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 places you at the centre of the Environment Agency to improve England’s water quality, with a focus on regulation of water discharge activities.
Responsibilities
* Developing permitting strategies to address complex water quality issues across industries.
* Creating and embedding evidence-based policies to improve regulatory outcomes.
* Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align permitting with environmental challenges.
* Streamlining processes and adopting 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 without established processes or guidance.
* Be supported in the role by specialists within the team and wider organisation.
The Environment Agency supports your professional and personal development. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns. The team is part of the Environment and Business, Water Regulation – Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team, a national dispersed team that uses evidence, engagement and innovation to support delivery, influence policy and secure resources for regulation of the water industry and wider water sector.
Experience / Skills Required
We’re looking for candidates with enthusiasm for developing and delivering programmes, initiatives, training and projects to improve regulation of the water industry and wider water sector. You will have:
* 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 collaborative, creative work to deliver innovation; ability to motivate and resolve conflicts; 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.
Additional Information
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. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive workplace. All applicants are expected to hold an Incident Management role, with appropriate training provided. If applying from Civil Service background, note that Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria. For more information, contact the HR team or the hiring contact provided in the job posting.
Contacts
For questions, please contact Ben Bradford (ben.bradford@environment-agency.gov.uk).
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