Overview
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 to improve England’s water quality. The role focuses on regulation of water discharge activities and working at the centre of regulatory strategy development.
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.
* Be customer-focused, collaborating with government bodies, other agencies, industry, and environmental groups.
* 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 to deliver permitting strategies.
Team and Field
* You’ll join the Environment & Business, Water Regulation – Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team. We are a national dispersed team using evidence, engagement and innovation to support delivery, influence policy and secure resources for regulation of the water industry and wider water sector.
* We collaborate with National and Area teams to deliver impactful regulatory permitting strategies.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience/skills Required
* 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 effectively communicate and engage people to motivate action and resolve conflicts.
* 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.
Location, Availability and Inclusion
* EA Office base location; as a national role, working location is flexible / hybrid.
* Smart tools to stay connected; some travel and overnights may be required.
* Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce. Flexible working patterns and job share are welcome; please include any preference in your application.
* Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability; interview is guaranteed if minimum criteria are met.
* The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses central government frameworks for recruitment.
Screening and application details
* 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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