Overview
The Environment Agency has a broad 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, including 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 involves advising water companies on their plans and holding 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 will you do
* 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.
* Assess Water Company proposals to meet bathing water standards and develop innovative methods to achieve this.
* Collaborate with Environment Agency teams (e.g., Local Area Integrated Environmental Planning and National Water Quality Guidance Teams).
* Engage with water companies and other external stakeholders to achieve outcomes for Bathing Waters.
* Respond to incidents as part of an incident role, with training provided. This may attract an additional payment.
Team and role
Operations Catchment Services works to secure outcomes across key stakeholders and influence significant investment in the water environment. This post is part of the OCS Water Quality team, adopting a one business approach and working closely with colleagues across the organisation. The team is dispersed, with face-to-face meetings as needed; training and mentoring support will be provided. Location flexibility is available.
Essential experience and skills
* Knowledge of water quality planning, bathing water regulations, understanding of the water industry and price review processes; excellent communication and networking skills for working with Environment Agency colleagues and external stakeholders.
* Ability to analyse technical information.
* Experience presenting technical information to a wide audience.
* Strong organizational skills with 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, environmental charities).
Desirable
* 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 for national meetings with occasional overnight stays. We welcome flexible working patterns, including part time and job share. Questions regarding the vacancy or application process can be directed to the recruiting manager at dave.sanderson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams and will involve competency-based questions. See the Environment Agency capability dictionary for more information. Competencies covered include Data and Information Management, Communicates Effectively, and Works in Teams, with scenarios and STAR guidance provided in the application materials.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage flexible working patterns for all vacancies. The Environment Agency also offers a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support candidates with disabilities.
Equality and eligibility
The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra and aims to provide value for money through government frameworks. For candidates applying from the Civil Service or local government, please review your status regarding continuous service and redundancy calculations as applicable.
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