Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861
Role overview and team context for the Chemicals Surveillance and Emerging Risks Team within the Chemicals Programme, Environment Agency.
Overview
Are you a motivated strategic thinker with a passion for shaping environmental regulation? If you're driven to reduce chemical risks in our water environment through smart, evidence-based policy, we want to hear from you. Join our Chemicals Surveillance and Emerging Risks team as a Senior Advisor and play a leading role in how we tackle chemicals of concern. This role focuses on chemicals in water and offers the chance to shape the chemicals component of the Price Review programme, contribute to the Chemicals Investigation Programme, and ensure chemical risks are addressed through permit reviews and regulatory innovation.
Responsibilities
* Lead development of our chemicals strategy for 2030–2035 through the Price Review programme.
* Ensure effective delivery of AMP8 and AMP9.
* Review high risk permitted activities.
* Influence national plans through collaboration with Defra, the water industry, and other stakeholders.
* Provide technical leadership across teams, mentoring colleagues and promoting innovation.
* Translate evidence into action to deliver environmental outcomes.
* Potentially take on online management responsibilities to support the growth and development of others in the team.
Qualifications
* Essential experience:
o Degree or equivalent in environmental science, policy, or related fields
o Understanding of water industry planning, regulation and/or permitting
o Strong stakeholder engagement/relationship-building skills with government and industry
o Strategic thinking and data analysis skills in environmental planning or water quality
o Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear policy
o Leadership in projects, programmes, or people with a collaborative and inclusive approach
o Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
* Desirable:
o Awareness of environmental risks posed by chemicals and regulations
o Membership of a relevant professional body
Location, travel and working arrangements
EA office base location; as a national role, the working location is flexible. The team is dispersed and works via MS Teams with travel for face-to-face meetings (usually in Birmingham or Bristol). Some travel and overnight stays will be required. We promote flexible working patterns and welcome information about preferred working arrangements.
Selection and application
Applications are assessed via competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we may hold your details for up to 6 months and offer an alternative post.
Competencies and assessment
Competences covered include:
* Shapes organisational approach and delivery
* Takes decisions and solves problems
* Influences and persuades others
* Manages self
Each competence includes a description and related questions in the candidate pack. Further information is available in the pack.
Contact
For questions, please contact melanie.farmer@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Equal opportunity and accessibility
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns and guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. This role is not part of HM Civil Service for continuous service purposes unless stated otherwise in the pack.
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