Advisor - Water Quality Permitting Strategy - 31813
The Environment Agency is seeking an experienced advisor to join the Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team within the Environment & Business (E&B) department. This role focuses on regulation of water discharge activities to improve England’s water quality. The team concentrates on developing permitting strategies, embedding evidence-based policies, collaborating with stakeholders, and streamlining processes with digital tools.
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.
* Engage with government, other agencies, industry and environmental bodies to promote customer-focused regulatory outcomes.
* 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 without established processes or guidance.
* Collaborate with specialists within the team and wider organisation for support.
* Examples of work include surface water permit review guidance, developing innovative permitting approaches, and development of standard rule sets.
Qualifications and Experience
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.
* Experience of working collaboratively and creatively to deliver innovation.
* Ability to motivate and engage people to act and to resolve conflicts internally and externally.
* Commitment to promoting diversity and fostering an 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 Details
You’ll have an EA Office base location; the role is national and working location is flexible / hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities.
The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body, committed to delivering value for money and using government frameworks for recruitment. If you wish to become a supplier on these frameworks, please refer to Crown Commercial Service guidance.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. If you have questions, please contact ben.bradford@environment-agency.gov.uk.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are an inclusive employer. Everyone is required to hold an Incident Management role, and appropriate training will be provided.
Salary and seniority: Associate; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Quality Assurance.
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