Water Resources Security of Supply – Senior Advisor

Overview

Water Resources Security of Supply – Senior Advisor - 33520

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.

In the Water Resources Security of Supply team we ensure that there is enough water for society and the environment over at least the next 25 years. It’s an exciting time to be part of the team with upcoming water resources planning rounds and changes to how we regulate the water industry to secure our country’s water supplies for the next generation.

In this post you will bring your own technical water resources experience, with a key project management focus and good communication skills. Significant areas of work will include managing preparation for the next round of water resources management plans and the review of water company drought plans. To achieve this, you will work closely with Defra, Ofwat, DWI, Natural England and Environment Agency colleagues to ensure good quality water company plans.

The post holder will be responsible for liaison with the water industry on a technical level, coordinating and hosting events to share knowledge and understanding. Finally, you will work closely with Defra colleagues to provide technical and policy input to the organisation and government where needed.

The role will manage two posts and will work closely with technical leads across the team. Team leader experience would therefore be useful, but not essential to the role.

To achieve the above, the post holder must demonstrate strong influencing, project management and communication skills. It would be beneficial to have technical experience of water resources planning but support can be given if you don’t have this knowledge.

The team you’ll join is the Water Resources Security of Supply team that sets the direction for water resources planning including our statutory duty to conserve water through water efficiency and demand management. We’re a dispersed team within the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate. In E&B 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.

• building, maintaining and maximising relationships with good communication skills
• ability to scope, lead and deliver specific projects depending on team and government priorities, demonstrating value for money
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• an excellent track record of achieving results
• it would be good if you have technical experience of water resources planning but support can be given if you don’t have this knowledge

In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:

• 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’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.

You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. We use smart tools to stay connected some travel and overnights may be required, especially to London.

Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact stuart.samps or tom.schnetl

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews should be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective and we’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.

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.