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; clean and available water is essential as it becomes an increasingly scarce resource. We need to protect it and help ensure we manage water resources responsibly.
Water companies must invest billions of pounds over the next five years to protect the environment from pollution. We need your knowledge and experience to help advise water companies on their plans and hold them to account for protecting the water environment. Join the teams that ensure our environment is protected now and for future generations.
What will you 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 such as Local Area Integrated Environmental Planning and National Water Quality Guidance Teams.
* You will engage with water companies and other external stakeholders to achieve outcomes for Bathing Waters.
* Responding to incidents is a central part of the role. You will be required to have an incident role, be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. Training is available to support you with 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. You will be part of the OCS Water Quality team, taking a one-business approach and working with colleagues across the organisation.
* We are a dispersed team and meet face to face when needed. Training and mentoring support will be provided.
Essential
* 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.
* The ability to analyse technical information.
* Experience of 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, and 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 need to travel for national meetings with occasional overnight stays.
We are committed to a diverse workforce and welcome applications from BAME, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates. Flexible working patterns, including part time and job share, are encouraged. If you have questions about the vacancy or application process, please contact the recruiting manager at dave.sanderson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams and will involve competency-based questions. For information on these competencies please see the Environment Agency capability dictionary. Please note: your answer will be used for interview selection and should draw on your own skills and experience.
Competence 1
Data and Information Management
Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
* Provide an example of when you have managed technical data to make an informed decision or produce a report.
* What was the technical nature of the data?
* How did you sort relevant from irrelevant data?
* How did you organise your report to convey the information?
* How was the data stored for future reference?
* How would you approach a similar situation now?
Competence 2
Communicates Effectively
Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. Understands the needs of both technical and management audiences.
Describe how you have used your communication skills to convey technical information clearly.
* What was the subject matter?
* What method of communication did you use?
* How did you check understanding?
* What was the result?
* What would you change next time?
Competence 3
Works in Teams
Description: Works cooperatively as part of a team, especially as part of a dispersed team.
Provide an example of working with your team or other teams to achieve a common goal. What was your role, and how did teamwork improve the outcome?
* What did the team accomplish that an individual could not?
* What was your role and personal contribution?
* What elements contributed to success?
* Why was it successful?
* How would you apply this in a nationally dispersed team?
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We are committed to diversity and inclusive recruitment, and offer flexible working patterns, including job share. We also provide a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
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