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. This role focuses on chemicals in water and offers the chance to shape the chemicals component of the Price Review programme, contribute to the Chemicals Investigation Programme, and ensure chemical risks are addressed through permit reviews and regulatory innovation.
Responsibilities
* Lead development of our chemical’s 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, mentoring colleagues and promoting innovation.
* Translate evidence into action to deliver environmental outcomes.
* Opportunity to take online management responsibilities, supporting growth and development of others in the team.
Essential experience
* 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.
Additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.
You’ll have an EA office base location; as a national role, the working location is flexible. Some travel and overnights will be required, with MS Teams used for many activities.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact melanie.farmer@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are "blind" assessed using competency answers. Interviews will be held via MS Teams. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, details may be kept for 6 months and an alternative post may be offered.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities whose applications meet minimum criteria.
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