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Overview
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?
Responsibilities
* Providing expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources
* Drought planning and drought management
* Developing talent and skills in water planning
* National modelling for water resources and groundwater
* Managing programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction
* Leading the operational delivery of services to ensure resources are used effectively, priorities are met, and performance is demonstrable
* Shaping and scrutinising Water companies\' statutory Water Resource Management Plans
Leadership and Team
As an inspiring leader, you will champion health, safety, and wellbeing; foster inclusion; and actively support the growth and development of your people. You will lead the operational delivery of services and take a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team.
* Demonstrate a 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
* Think strategically to identify opportunities, while simplifying for clear focus on delivering what is most important
* Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of pressures affecting water companies, producers, energy providers, technology and science sectors, and the wider water environment
Team and Service Context
Operations Catchment Services is a national service of 240 people, providing expertise in water and environmental planning, water company account management, and data analysis. We offer high-quality services and act as the centre of technical excellence for water resources and water quality planning.
Experience/Skills Required
* Authentic leader with a strong team focus and belief that great leadership protects people and the environment
* Passion for developing individuals and teams, creating an open, inclusive, trusting culture
* Excellent stakeholder management with a customer focus and influencing skills
* Strategic thinker who can identify opportunities and simplify complex issues to deliver what is most important
* Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of the environmental, political, and economic pressures affecting water-related sectors
Contact and 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 preferred working arrangements. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. The candidate pack provides more information on this. This role can be based at any Environment Agency office across England. Please read the Candidate Pack for information. Any queries, contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services at ocsadmin@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind and assessed using employment history and competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 27 January 2026. If you consent, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competency framework summary:
* Leads People
* Delivers Results Through Others
* Influences and Persuades Others
* Develops People
Artificial intelligence notice: AI can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and based on your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application. The Environment Agency aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Note: This description is focused on the essential responsibilities and qualifications required for the role.
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