The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the Water Resources Regulation team. This is an exciting opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to ensure we properly manage water resources and help shape the future direction of water resources regulation.

In this role you will work closely with teams in Environment & Business, Permitting and Operations to gain a good understanding of emerging licensing policy issues. You will provide specialist water resources licensing advice to other parts of the organisation and to external customers and partners. You will:

• Support development of new policies and processes.
• Resolve and answer technical water resources regulation helpdesk queries.
• Review and maintain existing process guidance and tools to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Review training needs, prepare and deliver training courses.
• Provide licensing advice for the proposed move to the Environmental Permitting Regulations and for any changes in regulation resulting from the proposed new water regulator.
• Be an active member of the WR Senior Permitting Officer group, Permitting Advisory group and Permitting Governance group; providing licensing advice, and support to improve our processes. 
• Review and provide advice on our own water resources licence applications and on complex licence determinations. 

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role or provide business continuity support during an incident. You will receive training, and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you.

You will join our Water Resources Regulation Team. We direct and shape the approach to better regulate abstraction and impounding activities. We're a small, friendly team that works with government, national stakeholders and operational teams.  

We are part of the Environment and Business Directorate. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources. 

In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:

• knowledge and experience of abstraction and impounding, water resources regulation and legislation (essential)

• experience of improving a process or system, drawing support from across teams 
• ability to solve complex processes and technical queries 
• ability to balance competing priorities, targeting effort where it is needed most

• ability to work independently, be self-motivated and pro-active, and complete work on time to a high standard

• excellent communication skills  

• ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work. 

You will have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.

You will have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We will help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.

You will have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible. 

We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel and overnights may be required.

Please read the Candidate Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact [email protected].

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date.

If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we will hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.