Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861

Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861

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 is a unique opportunity to work within the wider Chemicals Programme, influencing national strategy and delivering smarter, more effective environmental protection. 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.You may also have the opportunity to take online management responsibilities, supporting the growth and development of others in the team.Responsibilities

Lead development of our chemical 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.We’re looking for a confident, experienced professional with an interest in policy development ready to lead on one of the most important environmental challenges of our time.Experience / Skills Required

We are looking for a strategic, self-motivated individual with knowledge of the water industry, water quality planning and permitting processes including Price Review cycles and River Basin Management Planning. You’ll be confident working across policy, regulation, and stakeholder engagement to influence national programmes and deliver environmental outcomes.Essential experience

Degree or equivalent experience in environmental science/policy/related fieldsUnderstanding of water industry planning, regulation and/or permittingStrong stakeholder engagement/relationship building skills, including with government and industryStrategic thinking and data analysis skills in environmental planning or water qualityExcellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and scientific information into clear, actionable policyLeadership in projects, programmes, or people, with a collaborative and inclusive approachStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesDesirable

Awareness of environmental risks posed by chemicals and regulationsMembership of a relevant professional bodyContact and additional information

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.You’ll 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, however some travel and overnights will be required. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact melanie.farmer@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.Competencies (examples of assessment questions)

Shapes organisational approach and delivery: Describe a time you translated a direction into an operational approach delivering water quality benefits.Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Describe coordinating information from multiple sources to solve a difficult technical problem.Influences and Persuades Others: Describe persuading a stakeholder to shift direction to deliver an environmental outcome.Manages Self: What are your main development areas for this role and how will you keep your knowledge up to date?Additional notes

The Environment Agency is committed to building an inclusive workforce and supporting flexible working patterns. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. For more information visit the Crown Commercial Service ..... full job details .....