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Job Description
Do you enjoy coaching and developing the skills of others? Do you enjoy developing processes by working with colleagues across different teams to secure transparent and effective environmental regulation?
You will join a water quality focused regulatory team of specialists enabling strategic change within the water sector, particularly focusing on storm overflows.
Working proactively with Environment Agency teams and external organisations, the role will lead the development of audit processes for water quality investigations under the Storm Overflows Assessment Framework and Environment Act. You will also develop training courses on Urban Pollution Management (UPM), respond to technical queries, and coach staff on sewerage and water quality investigations.
We’re a dispersed team working with various teams across the country involved in water regulation and water quality planning.
Responding to incidents is central to our work. You may have an incident role, making yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may involve additional payments, with full training provided.
The Team
This role is part of the Water Quality Regulatory Development team within Water Industry Regulation. The team is dispersed nationwide. The successful candidate must be able to work independently while maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
We promote an inclusive, positive, and supportive culture where everyone is valued. We leverage evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, and secure resources.
Experience/Skills Required
* A relevant degree such as civil engineering or environmental science, with ongoing professional development.
* Experience in sewer or river quality impact modelling for Urban Pollution Management, including model audits.
* Knowledge of environmental planning and regulation of Water and Sewerage Companies.
* Excellent organizational skills and effectiveness in coaching others.
* Experience in embedding new approaches into business processes through collaboration across dispersed teams.
Contact and Additional Information
Office location is flexible; occasional travel or overnight stays may be required.
We value diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants including disabled, neurodiverse, LGBT+, and minority ethnic candidates. Job share applications are encouraged.
For more info, contact: phil.hulme@environment-agency.gov.uk or call +447801900977.
Apply by reviewing the Candidate Pack and Additional Information document. Applications are assessed 'blind' via competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams are scheduled for the week commencing 23rd June 2025.
By applying, you consent to being placed on a reserve list for 6 months, with potential offers of alternative roles.
Competencies
1. Numerical Modelling and Forecasting: Describe sewer and/or river impact models you've developed, including audit processes, challenges, and solutions.
2. Strategic Environment Planning: Summarize your experience in environmental planning and its impact on water quality.
3. Coaching Others: Provide examples of how you've developed team capabilities and how success was measured.
4. Shaping Organizational Approach & Delivery: Describe a process you've developed and embedded at an organizational level.
We are committed to diversity and offer flexible working arrangements, including job sharing. We guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities meeting minimum criteria.
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