Overview
Advisor - Water Quality Permitting Strategy – 31813
We are seeking an experienced advisor to join the Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team within the Environment & Business (E&B) department. This role focuses on regulation of water discharge activities and improving England’s water quality.
Responsibilities
* 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, engaging with 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; be supported by specialists within the team and wider organisation.
* Develop permitting strategies to address complex water quality issues across industries; embed evidence-based policies; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; streamline processes and adopt digital tools.
* Participate in projects such as surface water permit reviews, development of innovative permitting approaches, and standard rule sets.
Experience and Skills (Qualifications)
* 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.
* Experience working collaboratively and creatively to deliver innovation.
* Ability to motivate others and resolve conflicts; commitment to diversity and 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.
Location and Working Arrangements
You’ll have an EA Office base location; the role is national with flexible/hybrid working. Some travel and overnights may be required.
Additional Information
* The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns, including job share. Please include any information about preferred working arrangements on your application.
* Guaranteed Interview Policy to support candidates with a disability.
* Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body; details on recruitment frameworks and supplier opportunities are provided in the original posting. For questions, contact Ben Bradford (ben.bradford@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Competencies and Assessment
* Competence 1: Achieves Results — describe how you adapt plans when new circumstances arise; use STAR approach in responses.
* Competence 2: Takes Decisions and Solves Problems — describe coordinating information to solve a technical problem; use STAR approach.
* Competence 3: Influences and Persuades Others — describe persuading stakeholders to your viewpoint; use STAR approach.
* Competence 4: Legislative Knowledge — describe interpreting regulations to achieve outcomes; use STAR approach.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date.
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