Overview
Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861
Join the Chemicals Surveillance and Emerging Risks Team within the Chemicals Programme, part of the Environment and Business Directorate. You will influence national strategy and deliver smarter, more effective environmental protection, focusing on chemicals in water and shaping the chemicals component of the Price Review programme, contributing to the Chemicals Investigation Programme and ensuring chemical risks are addressed through permit reviews and regulatory innovation.
Responsibilities
* Lead development of our chemical strategy for 2030–2035 through the Price Review programme.
* Ensure effective delivery of AMP8 and AMP9.
* Review high risk permitted activities.
* Influence national plans through collaboration with Defra, the water industry, and other stakeholders.
* Provide technical leadership across teams, mentor colleagues, and promote innovation.
* Translate evidence into action to deliver environmental outcomes.
* You may have the opportunity to take online management responsibilities to support growth and development of others in the team.
Experience/Skills Required
We are looking for a strategic, self-motivated individual with knowledge of the water industry, water quality planning and permitting processes including Price Review cycles and River Basin Management Planning. You’ll be confident working across policy, regulation, and stakeholder engagement to influence national programmes and deliver environmental outcomes.
* Degree or equivalent experience in environmental science/policy/related fields
* Understanding of water industry planning, regulation and/or permitting
* Strong stakeholder engagement/relationship-building skills, including with government and industry
* Strategic thinking and data analysis skills in environmental planning or water quality
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and scientific information into clear, actionable policy
* Leadership in projects, programmes, or people, with a collaborative and inclusive approach
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Desirable
* Awareness of environmental risks posed by chemicals and regulations
* Membership of a relevant professional body
Location, Travel & Working Arrangements
You’ll have an EA office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible. We use smart tools to stay connected, but some travel and overnight stays will be required (often to Birmingham or Bristol).
Application Process & Additional Information
Applications are blind assessed using answers to competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
Contact: melanie.farmer@environment-agency.gov.uk
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
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