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 a 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
* Develop permitting strategies to address complex water quality issues across industries.
* Create and embed evidence-based policies to improve regulatory outcomes.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align permitting with environmental challenges.
* Streamline processes and adopt digital tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* 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.
What you will work on
Examples of work that the post holder will be involved in are surface water permit review guidance, developing innovative permitting approaches and development of standard rule sets.
Team and environment
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We join 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 promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. The working location is flexible / hybrid with an EA Office base; some travel and overnights may be required.
Experience/skills Required
We’re looking for candidates with enthusiasm in supporting the development and delivery of 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; enthusiasm and experience of working collaboratively and creatively to deliver innovation; ability to motivate and engage others; commitment to diversity and 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.
Other 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 are committed to diversity and inclusivity and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share; please include your preferred working arrangements on your application. We guarantee interview for applicants with disabilities meeting minimum criteria. If applying from Civil Service, note that Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. For those currently in local government or other listed bodies, continuous service may be applicable for redundancy purposes. If you are unsure of your status, contact your HR team.
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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