Water Resources Manager - 32733
Join the Environment Agency as a Water Resources Manager and help secure the water resources needed for people, business and the environment. With a large part of the economy now depending on reliable water supplies, you will lead a department within Operations Catchment Services, responsible for a national water resources service.
Job Overview
As an inspiring leader, you will champion health, safety and wellbeing, foster inclusion and actively support your people’s growth and development. 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 play a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
Experience and Skills Required
* Authentic leader with a strong team focus; believe that great leadership protects people and the environment.
* Passion for developing individuals and teams to be their best, creating an open, inclusive, trusting culture.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with a strong customer focus and well‑honed influencing skills.
* Strategic thinking, spotting links and connections to identify opportunities, and the ability to simplify and focus delivery.
* Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of the environmental, political and economic pressures affecting water companies, food producers, energy providers, technology and science sectors and the wider water environment.
Notes for Applicants
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.
Contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services, at ocsadmin@environment‑agency.gov.uk for any queries.
Applications are blind assessed using your employment history and answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 27 January 2026.
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