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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? You will lead a department in Operations Catchment Services, with over 70 technical experts, who deliver a national water resources service including shaping statutory plans, providing expert input to the National Framework, managing programmes, drought planning, developing talent, and national modelling.
Responsibility
* Shaping and scrutinising Water companies' statutory Water Resource Management Plans
* Providing expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources
* Managing programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction
* Drought planning and drought management
* Developing talent and skills in water planning
* National modelling for water resources and groundwater
* Champion health, safety, and wellbeing; foster inclusion; support growth and development of staff
* Lead the operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively, priorities are met, and performance is efficient and demonstrable
* Take a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team
Qualifications
* Authentic leader with a strong team focus and belief that great leadership is fundamental to protecting people and the environment
* Passion for developing individuals and teams, creating an open, inclusive, trusting culture
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with a strong customer focus and well-honed influencing skills
* Strategic thinker who can spot links and connections while simplifying focus on delivering what is most important
* Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of environmental, political, and economic pressures affecting the wider water environment
Additional Information
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from BAME, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates. Please include information regarding preferred working arrangements. This role can be based at any of the Environment Agency offices across England.
Applications are “blind” assessed. Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 27 January 2026. If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using leading capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or direct interview.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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