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 varied but will focus on our work on regulation of water discharge activities.
Responsibilities
* Develop permitting strategies to address complex water quality issues across industries.
* Create and embed evidence-based policies to improve regulatory outcomes.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align permitting with environmental challenges.
* Streamline processes and adopt digital tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* 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.
Examples of work
* Surface water permit review guidance, developing innovative permitting approaches and development of standard rule sets.
Team and opportunity
The Environment Agency is committed to developing your professional and personal skills to help you succeed and flourish in your career. We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
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.
Technical expertise
* 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.
* Ability to communicate and engage people to motivate action and resolve conflicts 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.
Additional 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. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. For questions, please contact Ben Bradford (ben.bradford@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Announcement: The Environment Agency, a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. See candidate pack for guidance.
We are an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity.
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