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 to help improve 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, collaborating 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 to base decisions on.
* Collaborate with specialists within the team and wider organisation for support.
Team and Environment
You will join the Environment and Business, Water Regulation – Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team, a national dispersed team that uses evidence, engagement and innovation to support delivery, influence policy and secure resources for regulation of the water industry and wider water sector. We collaborate with National and Area teams to deliver regulatory permitting strategies. The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns.
Experience/Skills Required
We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm for developing and delivering programmes, initiatives, training and projects designed to improve regulation of the water industry and wider water sector. You will have:
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.
* Experience of working collaboratively to deliver innovation.
* Ability to motivate and engage people 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.
Additional Information
Location: EA Office base is flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusive recruitment, including flexible working and Guaranteed Interview for candidates with disabilities. If applying from Civil Service, note that Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. For local government or other bodies, continuous service considerations may apply. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. For questions, contact Ben Bradford (ben.bradford@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
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