Advisor - Water Resources Resilience - 31494

The Environment Agency is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value diversity and strive to embrace it for the benefit of our staff, communities, and the environment.

It’s an exciting time to be involved in planning England’s water resources. Our water supply faces ongoing pressure due to droughts and dry weather, with recent publications like the National Framework for Water Resources guiding our efforts to ensure future water security. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the success of this framework.

Originally released in March 2020, the framework marked a significant step in planning for resilience against climate change, droughts, and population growth, alongside environmental enhancement. The 2025 update builds on these achievements to promote integrated, multi-sector planning at all levels.

Your responsibilities will include supporting activities to deliver and implement the National Framework for Water Resources, working closely with stakeholders such as Defra, regulators, water companies, and sectors like energy and agriculture.

The Team

You will join the Water Resources Resilience team, which leads the National Framework and collaborates across sectors to improve resilience.

About Our Organization

We are part of the Environment and Business Directorate, influencing policy and legislation, facilitating delivery, and building trust to enhance environmental outcomes.

Experience and Skills Required

We welcome applicants with a good understanding of water resources, though this role also offers learning opportunities for those outside the field. We are particularly interested if you have:

• Project and programme management skills
• Experience in environmental regulation and planning related to water resources
• Experience reviewing statutory plans
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills
• A proven track record of achieving results

As a dispersed team, initiative and effective communication are essential. Training and development opportunities will be provided.

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term role until 31 March 2026. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to diversity and inclusion, including guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants. The role offers a hybrid working model with an EA Office base, and some travel may be required.

For more details, please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack or contact WRNationalFramework@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are assessed via competency questions, with interviews conducted via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.

Contract Details

Until 31/03/2026

Competencies

• Achieves Results: Describe your most significant achievement, feedback received, and lessons learned.
• Influences and Persuades Others: Share an example of persuading someone, challenges faced, and outcomes.
• Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Provide an example of making a quick decision, key factors, and lessons learned.

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, employment does not count as Crown Service, and continuous service is not applicable unless specified by local government regulations.

We value diversity and encourage flexible working. We also guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities meeting minimum criteria.