Overview
The Environment Agency has a broad, varied remit to protect and enhance the environment, with a goal to create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for people and wildlife. Water is at the heart of all we do, drinking, washing, recreation, industry and health. Clean and available water is essential and as water becomes an increasingly scarce resource, we need to do more to ensure we protect it. Water companies must invest billions of pounds over the next five years to protect the environment from pollution. This role will help advise water companies on their plans and hold them to account for protecting the water environment. You will be part of teams that ensure our environment is protected now and for future generations.
What you will do
You will work alongside Water Quality Officers to establish and embed Bathing Waters work in our teams and support the Operational Community of Practice to fulfil its responsibilities. This includes assessing Water Company proposals to meet bathing water standards and developing innovative methods to achieve this. You will work closely with Environment Agency teams (Local Area Integrated Environmental Planning and National Water Quality Guidance Teams) and engage with water companies and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes for Bathing Waters.
Responding to incidents is a central part of the role. You will have an incident role and may be required to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. Training is available to support you in your incident role and this may attract an additional payment.
The team
Operations Catchment Services works to secure outcomes across key stakeholders, influencing significant investment in the water environment. This post will be part of the OCS Water Quality team. We take a one business approach and work closely with colleagues across the organisation. We are a dispersed team, meeting face to face when needed. Training and mentoring support will be provided. Location flexibility is available.
Essential
Experience/skills required
* Knowledge of water quality planning, bathing water regulations, understanding of the water industry and price review processes. Excellent communication and networking skills to work with Environment Agency colleagues and external stakeholders.
* Ability to analyse technical information.
* Experience presenting technical information to a wide audience.
* Organisational skills and the ability to plan, track, deliver and evaluate work to meet standards and timescales.
* Work experience in an environmental discipline (e.g., Water companies, Environmental consultancies, regulatory roles, research and education, or environmental charities).
Desirable
Qualifications
* Degree or postgraduate qualification in an environmental discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Ecology, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Data science and analytics).
* Experience in water quality modelling.
Contact and additional information
You will be working as part of a dispersed team and may travel to national meetings with occasional overnight stays. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and flexible working patterns, including part-time and job share. If you have questions regarding the vacancy or application process, please contact the recruiting manager dave.sanderson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams and will involve competency-based questions. For information on these competencies, see the Environment Agency capability dictionary. Competencies include Data and Information Management, Communicates Effectively, and Works in Teams.
Competence questions (interview stage)
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection. Describe skills and experience in your response. Use the STAR approach where applicable.
* Competence 1 – Data and Information Management: Describe how you collect, analyse and manage data and provide an example using STAR.
* Competence 2 – Communicates Effectively: Describe how you communicate technical information clearly to varied audiences (STAR suggested).
* Competence 3 – Works in Teams: Describe a team-based example and your role (STAR suggested).
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. There are policy notes regarding continuity of service and redundancies; please consult your HR team if unsure of your status. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and supports flexible working arrangements, including job share. The agency also has a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support candidates with a disability whose application meets minimum criteria. For further information on supplier frameworks, see Crown Commercial Service guidance.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology, and Management
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