Overview
The Environment Agency has a broad remit to protect and enhance the environment, with a goal to create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for people and wildlife. Water is at the heart of all we do, including drinking, washing, recreation, industry and health. Clean and available water is essential, and as water becomes increasingly scarce we need to protect it.
Water companies must invest billions of pounds over the next five years to protect the environment from pollution. We need your knowledge and experience to help advise water companies on their plans and hold them to account for protecting the water environment. Join our teams to help ensure the environment is protected now and for future generations.
What will you do
You will work alongside Water Quality Officers to establish and embed Bathing Waters work in our teams and support the Operational community of practice to fulfil its responsibilities. This includes assessing Water Company proposals to meet bathing water standards and developing innovative methods to achieve this. You will work closely with Environment Agency teams such as Local Area Integrated Environmental Planning and National Water Quality Guidance Teams, and you will engage with water companies and other external stakeholders to achieve Bathing Waters outcomes.
Responding to incidents is a central part of our work. You will have an incident role and may be asked to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. Training is available and this may attract an additional payment.
The team
Operations Catchment Services works to secure outcomes across key stakeholders, influencing significant investment in the water environment. This post will be part of the OCS Water Quality team. We take a one business approach and work closely with colleagues across the organisation. We are a dispersed team and meet face to face when needed. Training and mentoring support will be provided.
Essential
Experience/skills required
* Knowledge of water quality planning, bathing water regulations, an understanding of the water industry and price review processes. Excellent communication and networking skills, as you will work with a range of Environment Agency colleagues and external stakeholders.
* The ability to analyse technical information.
* Experience of presenting technical information to a wide audience.
* Organisational skills and the ability to plan, track, deliver and evaluate work, meeting relevant standards and timescales.
* Work experience in an environmental discipline – for example but not limited to water companies, environmental consultancies, regulatory roles, research and education and environmental charities.
Desirable
* Degree or postgraduate qualification in an environmental discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Ecology, Environmental science, Sustainability, Data science and analytics).
* Experience in water quality modelling.
Contact and additional information
You will be working as part of a dispersed team and may travel for national meetings with occasional overnight stays.
We aim to create a diverse workforce reflecting the UK’s economically active population and welcome applications from BAME, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates who are under-represented. Flexible working patterns, including part-time and job share, are welcome; please include any information about your preferred working arrangements on your application.
If you have questions regarding the vacancy or application process, please contact the recruiting manager at dave.sanderson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews
Interviews will be held using MS Teams and will involve competency-based questions. For information on these competencies please see the Environment Agency capability dictionary. Please note: your answer will be used for interview selection and should draw on your skills and experience.
Competencies
Competence 1: Data and Information Management
Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data appropriately for a variety of purposes. Provide an example of when you managed technical data to support a decision or report. Please use the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Competence 2: Communicates Effectively
Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information clearly and persuasively to technical and management audiences. Describe a time you conveyed technical information effectively. Please use the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Competence 3: Works in Teams
Description: Works cooperatively as part of a dispersed team to achieve common goals. Provide an example of teamwork and your role and contribution. Please use the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Please note: If you are applying from the Civil Service, the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment and welcome flexible working patterns.
The Environment Agency, a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to value for money and uses government frameworks for recruitment. For information on becoming a Crown Commercial Service supplier, visit gov.uk.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other, Information Technology, and Management
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