Number of jobs available: 1
Region: National
City/Town: All
Grade: Staff Grade 3
Post Type: Permanent
Role Type: Environment & Sustainability
Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Salary Minimum: £28,607
Closing Date: 07/09/2025, 23:55 hours
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Job description
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.
As part of the Operations Catchment Services (OCS) Water Resources & Strategic Planning Team, you will work with, and support colleagues in ensuring that Water Companies have robust & resilient strategic plans to ensure resilient water supplies for the future, whilst protecting and enhancing the environment.
The role will require working directly with the Water Industry on their statutory requirements to build resilience at both Company and Regional level at a time of climate change and the challenges this brings at a local, regional, and national level.
As part of this role, you will:
- work in & support virtual teams in the delivery of water resources work as well as an opportunity to develop your own skills, knowledge, and experience to enhance your career opportunities with the Environment Agency.
- provide technical support for water company leads
- provide administrative support to the wider teams.
- work on pieces of technical WR work in support of the wider aims and goals of the Environment Agency.
- have the opportunity to broaden your experience by being part of a wide array of different groups working on People, Health Safety and Wellbeing, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, where bringing people together will enhance the output and support the wider operation.
- Be flexible during peak workload times, undertaking tasks to deliver statutory duties linked to individual water companies.
LI-DNI
The role will require some travel to Environment Agency sites, external meetings and occasional overnight stays.
The team
The role is in the National OCS Water Resources-Team, we advise Water Companies on their statutory requirements to supply water to the Public, Agriculture & Industry, alongside internal & external partners such as Natural England. Our main customers are Water Companies.
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.
Experience/skills required
Experience/Skilled required:
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent in a scientific discipline.
- Effective communication skills.
- Positive & Enthusiastic attitude.
- Able to respond positively to change.
- Able to work as part of a team or independently off your own initiative.
- A basic working knowledge of Microsoft applications, word, outlook & excel.
- Good data analysis skills.
- Experience of achieving work/tasks against timescales.
- Experience of working with customers.
Desirable but not essential
- Basic knowledge of Water resources work would be advantageous but not essential.
- Experience of using office 360, including SharePoint.
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.
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 / hybrid.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact Susie Rowlett at SRowlett@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you consent, we’ll hold your details for 6-months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competence 1: Achieves Results
Description
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
Definition: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Question: In this role we work on projects and tasks directly related to water resources and future planning. Please explain how your experience would enable you to achieve results in this role.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
Competence 2: Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
Description: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
Question: Give an example of when you have had to balance the needs of a number of different customers?
Competence 3: Communicates Effectively
Description
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
Definition: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively through speech and writing.
Question: Give an example of when you have had to tailor your communication style to a specific individual/situation.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
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, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
