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
* 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.
Team and Work Context
The Environment Agency will support you to develop your professional and personal skills to help you succeed and flourish in your career. We are committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. The team is 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.
Qualifications and experience
* 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.
Skills and competencies
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
* Enthusiasm and experience of working collaboratively and creatively to deliver innovation.
* Ability to effectively communicate and engage people to motivate action and resolve conflicts and challenges, both internally and externally.
* Commitment to promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace.
* Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results within deadlines.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Additional information
You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. We recognise the challenges that people with protected characteristics may experience on the job market and are committed to being an inclusive employer offering flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment. If you wish to become a support supplier on these frameworks, please visit the Crown Commercial Service information page at gov.uk.
Interviews
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).
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