Water Resources Manager
Are you passionate about ensuring we have enough water for people, business, and the environment? With a large part of the economy now depending on reliable water supplies, do you want to help secure the water resources needed for nature and for growth?
Job Description
You will lead a department in Operations Catchment Services, managing over 70 technical experts who deliver a national water resources service. Your key responsibilities will include shaping and scrutinising water companies’ statutory Water Resource Management Plans, providing expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources, managing programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction, drought planning and management, developing talent and skills in water planning, and national modelling for water resources and groundwater.
Responsibilities
* Shaping and scrutinising Water companies' statutory Water Resource Management Plans.
* Providing expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources.
* Managing programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction.
* Drought planning and drought management.
* Developing talent and skills in water planning.
* Conducting national modelling for water resources and groundwater.
* Championing health, safety, and wellbeing within the team.
* Fostering inclusion and supporting the growth and development of staff.
* Leading the operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively, priorities are met, and performance is efficient and demonstrable.
* Working as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team.
Qualifications & Experience
* Authentic leadership with a strong team focus; belief that great leadership is fundamental to protecting people and the environment.
* Passion for developing individuals and teams to be their best; creating an open, inclusive, trusting culture where everyone can be themselves.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with a strong customer focus and well‑honed influencing skills.
* Strategic thinking with the ability to spot links and connections, simplify complex ideas, and maintain a clear focus on delivering what matters most.
* A working knowledge of water resources management, including understanding environmental, political, and economic pressures affecting water companies, food producers, energy providers, technology and science sectors, and the wider water environment.
* Prior experience in water resources planning, management, or a related technical field.
Contact & Additional Information
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates. Please include information regarding your preferred working arrangements. This role can be based at any of the Environment Agency offices across England. For further details, please read the Candidate Pack. For any queries, contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services via ocsadmin@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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