Overview
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 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
* 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 to align permitting with environmental challenges.
* 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.
* Receive support from specialists within the team and wider organisation.
Examples of work include surface water permit review guidance, developing innovative permitting approaches, and development of standard rule sets.
Experience / Skills Required
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 and creatively to deliver innovation.
* Ability to motivate others 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. The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns, including job share. A Guaranteed Interview Policy is in place to support applicants with disabilities whose applications meet the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks/contracts for recruitment. If you wish to become a supplier on these frameworks, please visit the Crown Commercial Service information page.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of appointment. For continuous service considerations, please consult your HR team.
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