Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861
Join our Chemicals Surveillance and Emerging Risks team as a Senior Advisor and play a leading role in how we tackle chemicals of concern. This role focuses on chemicals in water and offers the chance to shape the chemicals component of the Price Review programme, contribute to the Chemicals Investigation Programme, and ensure chemical risks are addressed through permit reviews and regulatory innovation.
The Environment Agency is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We promote a positive, inclusive, supportive culture, leveraging evidence, expertise, and innovation to deliver outcomes and influence legislation.
Responsibilities
* Lead development of our chemical’s strategy for 2030–2035 through the Price Review programme.
* Ensure effective delivery of AMP8 and AMP9.
* Review high risk permitted activities.
* Influence national plans through collaboration with Defra, the water industry, and other stakeholders.
* Provide technical leadership across teams, mentoring colleagues and promoting innovation.
* Translate evidence into action to deliver environmental outcomes.
* You may also have the opportunity to take online management responsibilities, supporting the growth and development of others in the team.
Experience / Skills Required
* Degree or equivalent experience in environmental science/policy/related fields
* Understanding of water industry planning, regulation and/or permitting
* Strong stakeholder engagement/relationship building skills, including with government and industry
* Strategic thinking and data analysis skills in environmental planning or water quality
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and scientific information into clear, actionable policy
* Leadership in projects, programmes, or people, with a collaborative and inclusive approach
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Desirable:
* Awareness of environmental risks posed by chemicals and regulations
* Membership of a relevant professional body
Additional Information
Experience of working with MS Teams and occasional travel (usually Birmingham or Bristol) is expected. The team is dispersed and may require travel to face-to-face meetings. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel where possible.
You’ll have an EA office base location; the working location is flexible as this is a national role. We welcome flexible working patterns and job sharing where suitable. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose applications meet the minimum criteria.
Applications are blind assessed based on competency questions. Interviews are conducted via MS Teams. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we may contact you for an alternative post for up to 6 months.
Environment Agency policies – The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. Where applicable, you may be eligible for continuous service depending on your current employment status. If in doubt about your status, consult your HR team. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity.
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