Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861

Overview

Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861. Join the Chemicals Surveillance and Emerging Risks Team within the Chemicals Programme, part of the Environment and Business Directorate. The team identifies emerging chemical risks, uses evidence to shape policy, and guides regulatory responses. This dispersed team works via MS Teams with travel for face-to-face meetings (usually in Birmingham or Bristol).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.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.Support growth and development of others in the team with online management opportunities where available.The Environment Agency is fully committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value diversity and its benefit to staff, communities, and the environment.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 bodyAdditional 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. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information.Applications are blind assessed using competency questions. Interviews will be via MS Teams.If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer an alternative post.We are committed to flexible working patterns and guaranteeing an interview to candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: OtherLocation: Greater Bristol Area, United ..... full job details .....