Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861

Overview

Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861Join the Chemicals Surveillance and Emerging Risks Team within the Chemicals Programme, part of the Environment and Business Directorate. 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. The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce and values diversity and flexible working patterns.

As a dispersed team, you will work via MS Teams and travel for face-to-face meetings, usually in Birmingham or Bristol. We promote a positive, inclusive, supportive culture, leveraging evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence legislation, and secure resources.

Responsibilities

Lead development of the 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.Possibly take online management responsibilities to support 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.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 priorities

Desirable

Awareness of environmental risks posed by chemicals and regulationsMembership of a relevant professional body

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. The working location is flexible; the EA office base location applies for national roles. Some travel and overnights will be required. Read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. For queries, contact melanie.farmer@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are assessed blindly using competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams. If you are offered a role, there may be a reserve list option for up to 6 months.

Competencies

Shapes organisational approach and deliveryTakes Decisions and Solves ProblemsInfluences and Persuades OthersManages Self

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