Advisor - Water Resources Resilience - 31494

The Environment Agency is committed to having 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 environment.

It’s an exciting time to be involved in planning England’s water resources. Our water supply faces ongoing pressure due to drought and dry weather, with recent publications like the National Framework for Water Resources guiding our future efforts. This role is crucial to the success of implementing this framework.

First released in March 2020, the framework marked a significant step in planning for resilient water resources amidst climate change, droughts, and population growth, with the 2025 update building on these achievements to promote integrated, multi-sector planning at all levels.

Your role will involve supporting activities to deliver and implement the National Framework, working closely with stakeholders including 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 enhance resilience.

Organization

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

Experience and Skills Required

We welcome applicants with a good understanding of water resources, though this is also an opportunity for those outside the field to learn. Key qualities include:

• Project and programme management skills
• Experience in environmental regulation and planning related to water resources
• Experience reviewing statutory plans
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Proven results orientation

As a dispersed team, initiative and effective communication are essential. We offer development opportunities and training.

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term role until 31 March 2026. The role offers flexible/hybrid working with an EA Office base. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. For more info, read the Candidate Pack or contact WRNationalFramework@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Applications are assessed based on competency questions, with interviews via MS Teams within two weeks of closing. The contract runs until 31/03/2026.

Competencies

We seek evidence of:

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

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and does not offer continuous service. We support flexible working and are committed to diversity, including guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Engineering and IT