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 is an opportunity to contribute to England’s water quality by focusing on the 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.
* Collaborate 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.
* Work with specialists within the team and wider organisation for support.
* Examples of work include surface water permit review guidance, developing innovative permitting approaches and standard rule sets.
Team and Environment
You will join the Environment and Business, Water Regulation – Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team. We are a national dispersed team using 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 impactful regulatory permitting strategies. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued.
Experience/Skills Required
We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm for developing and delivering programmes, initiatives, training and projects 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.
Enthusiasm and experience of collaborative, creative work to deliver innovation.
Ability to effectively communicate and engage people to motivate action and resolve conflicts.
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; working location is flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. We support flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. If applying from Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant upon appointment.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. For questions, contact Ben Bradford at ben.bradford@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Equality and Recruitment Notes
We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve; we welcome flexible working arrangements and consider applications from people with protected characteristics. We participate in public sector frameworks for recruitment as applicable.
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