Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861
Are you a motivated strategic thinker with a passion for shaping environmental regulation? If you're driven to reduce chemical risks in our water environment through smart, evidence-based policy, we want to hear from you.
Join our Chemicals Surveillance and Emerging Risks team as a Senior Advisor and play a leading role in how we tackle chemicals of concern. This is a unique opportunity to work within the wider Chemicals Programme, influencing national strategy and delivering smarter, more effective environmental protection.
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.
* You may also have the opportunity to take online management responsibilities, supporting the growth and development of others in the team.
Qualifications
* 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.
Experience/Working Arrangements
We’re looking for a confident, experienced professional with an interest in policy development ready to lead on one of the most important environmental challenges of our time.
The Environment Agency is committed to building an inclusive workforce. We promote flexible working patterns and welcome information about preferred working arrangements. You’ll work via MS Teams and travel for face-to-face meetings, usually in Birmingham or Bristol. Dispersed team, use of smart tools to stay connected; some travel and overnights required.
Location and Travel
You’ll have an EA office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible.
Selection Process
Applications are processed with blind assessment of competency questions. Interviews will be via MS Teams. Some competencies include: Shapes organisational approach and delivery; Takes Decisions and Solves Problems; Influences and Persuades Others; Manages Self.
Additional Information
We’re fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. Flexible working and Guaranteed Interview Policy for disabled applicants. Travel requirements and links to supplier information may be present; for more information see the candidate pack.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For more information, visit the candidate pack or relevant government pages.
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