Overview
Advisor - Water Quality Permitting Strategy - 31813
We are seeking an experienced advisor to join our Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team within the Environment & Business (E&B) department. This role is an exciting opportunity to be at the centre of the Environment Agency to improve England’s water quality. The tasks will be focused on regulation of water discharge activities.
Responsibilities
* Developing permitting strategies to address complex water quality issues across industries.
* Creating and embedding evidence-based policies to improve regulatory outcomes.
* Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align permitting with environmental challenges.
* Streamlining processes and adopting digital tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Both lead and support complex water quality permitting projects to meet legal and environmental standards.
* Develop and implement long-term strategic approaches to water regulation.
* Be customer focused, seeking opportunities to work with others across government, other Agencies, industry and environmental bodies.
* Analyse water quality data to inform policy and permitting approaches.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement in regulatory practices.
* Be flexible and creative, sometimes working in unfamiliar territory and without established processes or guidance to base decisions on.
* Be supported in the role by specialists within the team and wider organisation.
Qualifications and experience
Experience/skills Required
We’re looking for candidates with enthusiasm in supporting the development and delivery of programmes, initiatives, training and projects designed to improve regulation of the water industry and wider water sector.
* A degree (or equivalent) in environmental science, water management, or related field.
* Strong knowledge of water quality legislation, policies and standards.
* Experience in water quality permitting, wastewater discharge regulation or environmental permitting.
Collaboration and communication
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
* Enthusiasm and experience of working collaboratively and creatively to deliver innovation.
* An ability to effectively communicate and engage people to motivate them to act and to resolve conflicts and challenges, both internally and externally.
* Commitment to promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace.
Project Management
* Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results within deadlines.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Personal Effectiveness
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Other information
You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role, the working location is flexible / hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce and equal opportunities. We welcome flexible working patterns and, where applicable, job share arrangements. There is a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. If you have questions, please contact Ben Bradford (ben.bradford@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Contact and selection details
We are not including external boilerplate or surplus content from other roles in this refined description.
Notes
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
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