Are you passionate about protecting our water environment and improving the quality of Yorkshire’s, Cumbria & Lancashire surface waters? We are seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated individual with experience in water quality planning to help review, challenge, and advise on stakeholder plans and permissions. Your work will ensure that activities across the region protect and enhance our freshwater environment. You will collaborate with national policy teams, area delivery colleagues, and key customers on strategic water planning, helping us respond to current pressures and future demands. A key part of the role involves working closely with water companies to reduce the impact of sewage discharges. Knowledge or experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial: Price Review the Water Framework Directive, wastewater management, water company performance and regulation, river or lake water quality modelling, price reviews or asset management planning, Urban Pollution Management processes and standards. Working with partners and colleagues, you will help identify optimal solutions to environmental challenges and provide advice on regulatory requirements that support our ambition to improve surface water quality for people, wildlife, and the wider environment. IMPORTANT: we have 3 roles available, 2 are in Yorkshire and 1 in Cumbria & Lancashire. These are area team roles and you must be based near the location listed in the advert. Pick your top 2 location preferences Benefits of working with the Environment Agency include: Hybrid and flexible working to support work–life balance 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service Flexi‑time, allowing colleagues to accrue and use additional hours Two annual environmental days for volunteering or environmental activities Opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development through our learning zone and supported training pathways For more information, refer to the candidate pack attached to this advert.