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 at the centre of the Environment Agency to improve England’s water quality, focusing on the regulation of water discharge activities.
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.
* Be customer-focused, engaging with 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 by specialists within the team and wider organisation.
* Contribute to examples of work such as surface water permit review guidance, developing innovative permitting approaches, and development of standard rule sets.
Team and Environment
You’ll join the Environment and Business, Water Regulation – Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team. We are 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. We collaborate with National and Area teams to deliver impactful regulatory permitting strategies. The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns where possible.
Experience / Skills Required
We’re looking for candidates with enthusiasm for supporting the development and delivery of programmes, initiatives, training and projects designed to improve regulation of the water industry and wider water sector. You will have:
* Technical: 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 & Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders; enthusiasm and experience of working collaboratively 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.
Location & Other Details
EA Office base location; as a national role, working location is flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. The Environment Agency supports diversity and inclusion and has a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria.
Important Policy Notes
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. For Civil Service applicants, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. For local government workers, continuous service may be eligible for redundancy calculations. Please contact your HR team if unsure of your status. If applying from Civil Service, note the Environment Agency will not be a Crown Servant in the event of appointment. We also provide guidance on continuous service for redundancy calculations under the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) Order 1999.
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