Job Description
Are you passionate about ensuring we have enough water for people, business, and the environment? With a large part of the economy now depending on reliable water supplies, do you want to help secure the water resources needed for nature and for growth? The Environment Agency is looking for a Water Resources Manager to lead a department in Operations Catchment Services, with over 70 technical experts, who deliver a national water resources service.
Responsibilities
* Shape and scrutinise Water companies' statutory Water Resource Management Plans.
* Provide expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources.
* Manage programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction.
* Lead drought planning and drought management initiatives.
* Develop talent and skills in water planning.
* Drive national modelling for water resources and groundwater.
* Champion health, safety, and wellbeing; foster inclusion.
* Support the growth and development of your people, ensuring resources are used effectively and performance is efficient.
* Take a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team.
Qualifications & Experience
* Authentic leadership with a strong team focus; belief that great leadership is fundamental to protecting people and the environment.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with a customer focus and well‑honed influencing skills.
* Strategic thinking, spotting links and connections to identify opportunities, while simplifying to maintain focus on priorities.
* Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of the environmental, political, and economic pressures affecting water companies, producers, energy providers, and the wider water environment.
* Experience developing individuals and teams, creating an open, inclusive, trusting culture.
Contact and Additional Information
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates. Please include information regarding preferred working arrangements. The role can be based at any of the Environment Agency offices across England. For queries, contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services, via ocsadmin@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind assessed using employment history and competency answers. Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 27 January 2026.
Legal and EEO Statements
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body, and as such it is not part of the HM Civil Service.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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