Overview
Water Resources Manager - 32733 at Environment Agency. Role involves leading the Operations Catchment Services, delivering a national water resources service and ensuring resources are used effectively, priorities are met, and performance is demonstrable.
Responsibilities
* 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
As an inspiring leader, you will champion health, safety, and wellbeing; foster inclusion; and actively support the growth and development of your people. You will lead the operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively, priorities are met, and performance is efficient and demonstrable. You will also take a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team.
Team
Operations Catchment Services is a national service, of 240 people, providing expertise in water and environmental planning, water company account management, and data analysis. We offer high quality services and act as the centre of technical excellence for water resources and water quality planning.
Experience / Skills Required
* 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 to be their best, creating an open, inclusive, trusting culture where everyone can be themselves
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with a strong customer focus and well-honed influencing skills
* Strategic thinker who can identify opportunities and simplify for clear focus on delivering what is most important
* Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of pressures affecting water companies, food producers, energy providers, technology and science sectors, and the wider water environment
Job Description
Are you passionate about ensuring we have enough water for people, business, and the environment? You will lead a department in Operations Catchment Services, with over 70 technical experts, who deliver a national water resources service including:
* 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
As an inspiring leader, you will champion health, safety, and wellbeing; foster inclusion; and actively support the growth and development of your people. You will lead the operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively, priorities are met, and performance is efficient and demonstrable. You will also take a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team.
The team
Operations Catchment Services is a national service, of 240 people, providing expertise in water and environmental planning, water company account management, and data analysis. We offer high quality services and act as the centre of technical excellence for water resources and water quality planning.
Experience / Competencies (Competence requirements)
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following skills, abilities, experience:
* Leads People: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals
* Delivers Results Through Others: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time and to standard
* Influences and Persuades Others: Presents a convincing case to win support for plans
* Develops People: Ensures team members have skills and development opportunities
Note: For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies, continuous service considerations may apply; please review status with your HR team. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working patterns.
Application & Miscellaneous
Please include information regarding preferred working arrangements. The candidate pack provides more information on responding to incidents. This role can be based at any Environment Agency office across England. For queries, contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services at ocsadmin@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are assessed blind using employment history and competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 27 January 2026. If you consent, your details may be held for 6 months for potential matching to an alternative post.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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