Overview
Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861
Join our Chemicals Surveillance and Emerging Risks team as a senior chemicals lead and play a leading role in how we tackle chemicals of concern. This is a unique opportunity to work within the wider Chemicals Programme, influencing national strategy and delivering smarter, more effective environmental protection. The role focuses on chemicals in water and offers the chance to shape the chemicals component of the Price Review programme, contribute to the Chemicals Investigation Programme, and ensure chemical risks are addressed through permit reviews and regulatory innovation.
Responsibilities
* Lead development of our chemical strategy for 2030–2035 through the Price Review programme.
* Ensure effective delivery of AMP8 and AMP9.
* Review high-risk permitted activities.
* Influence national plans through collaboration with Defra, the water industry, and other stakeholders.
* Provide technical leadership across teams, mentoring colleagues and promoting innovation.
* Translate evidence into action to deliver environmental outcomes.
* Potentially take online management responsibilities to support the growth and development of others in the team.
Experience / Skills Required
* Degree or equivalent experience in environmental science, policy, or related fields.
* Understanding of water industry planning, regulation, and/or permitting.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, including with government and industry.
* Strategic thinking and data analysis skills in environmental planning or water quality.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable policy.
* Leadership in projects, programmes, or people, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Desirable
* Awareness of environmental risks posed by chemicals and regulations.
* Membership of a relevant professional body.
Contact and Additional Information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. Appropriate training will be given. The role is national with a flexible working location; some travel and overnights will be required. You’ll work via MS Teams and travel for face-to-face meetings (usually in Birmingham or Bristol).
We welcome flexible working patterns and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; eligibility for continuous service varies by circumstance. For details, please read the candidate pack.
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