Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861

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OverviewThe Environment Agency is seeking a confident, experienced professional with an interest in policy development to lead on one of the most important environmental challenges of our time. You will work within the Chemicals Surveillance and Emerging Risks team to shape national strategy and deliver smarter, more effective environmental protection, focusing on chemicals in water and shaping the chemicals component of the Price Review programme, contributing to the Chemicals Investigation Programme, and ensuring 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online management responsibilities, supporting the growth and development of others in the team.

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.

Degree or equivalent experience in environmental science/policy/related fields

Understanding of water industry planning, regulation and/or permitting

Strong stakeholder engagement/relationship building skills, including with government and industry

Strategic thinking and data analysis skills in environmental planning or water quality

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and scientific information into clear, actionable policy

Leadership in projects, programmes, or people, with a collaborative and inclusive approach

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable

Awareness of environmental risks posed by chemicals and regulations

Membership of a relevant professional body.

Contact 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; 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

Shapes organisational approach and delivery

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Influences and Persuades Others

Manages Self

Other information

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.

The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment.

Locations and roles

Cambridge, Peterborough, Wisbech, Huntingdon, King''s Lynn, and other locations potentially eligible; national scope with ..... full job details .....