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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?
You will lead a department in Operations Catchment Services, with over 70 technical experts, who deliver a national water resources service including:
* Shaping and scrutinising Water companies' statutory Water Resource Management Plans
* Providing expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources
* Managing programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction
* Drought planning and drought management
* Developing talent and skills in water planning
* National modelling for water resources and groundwater
As an inspiring leader, you will champion health, safety, and wellbeing; foster inclusion; and actively support the growth and development of your people. You will lead the operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively, priorities are met, and performance is efficient and demonstrable.
You will also take a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a team of over 70 technical experts in the delivery of national water resources services.
* Provide expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources.
* Shape and scrutinise Water companies' statutory Water Resource Management Plans.
* Manage programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction.
* Plan and manage drought response and drought management.
* Develop talent and skills in water planning.
* Lead national modelling for water resources and groundwater.
Experience / Skills Required
* Authentic leader with a strong team focus; a firm belief that good leadership protects people and the environment.
* Passion for developing individuals and teams, creating an open, inclusive, trusting culture.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with a strong customer focus and well-honed influencing skills.
* Strategic thinker who can spot links and connections, identifying opportunities and simplifying complex issues.
* Working knowledge of water resources management, and an understanding of the environmental, political, and economic pressures affecting water companies, food producers, energy providers, and technology and science sectors.
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.
Applications are “blind” assessed using your employment history and your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 27 January 2026.
If you consent, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed.
Continued Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified, applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Guaranteed Interview Policy
We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Seniority Level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
EEO
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. 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, and support a Guaranteed Interview Policy for disabled applicants.
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