Senior Regulatory Environment Officers X21

Salary – £39,635 (Outer London Weighting allowance of £2,016 applies to Abbey Wood only)

Grade – G5

Locations – Beverley, Blandford Forum, Bridgwater, Canterbury, Chichester, Eastbourne, Exeter, Farnham, Fradley, Huntingdon, Kelvedon, London (Abbey Wood) SE2, Maidstone (Addington), Norwich, Nottingham, Penrith, Pevensey, Preston, Romsey, Rotherham, Southampton, Tewkesbury, Wallingford, Warrington, Welwyn Garden City, York

About Us

Water companies are a vital part of the water cycle, taking water out to meet our personal and business needs and then cleaning and returning the water to our rivers, coasts, and groundwater. To enable the Environment Agency (EA) to secure clean and plentiful water through a focus on our regulation of water companies, we are changing the way we regulate the water industry, targeting our resources and interventions to uncover non-compliance and drive better performance from the water industry.

Our current work areas include topics such as incidents, sewage treatment works, storm overflow & flow compliance. As a Senior Regulatory Environment Officer your purpose will be to continuously improve all aspects of water company regulation.

We are looking for Officers with a good understanding of the water industry, its assets and how it impacts the environment to join our team. You will be responsible for regulating a water company who may hold a range of permits related to their activities, to ensure they are carried out without polluting the environment or causing harm to people.

Why Choose Us:

Make a Significant Impact: At the EA, your work has the power to create a lasting impact. Our work addresses national level issues and regulation of the Water Industry/Companies comes right at the top of our list. The Environment Agency plays a lead role in preserving and protecting precious ecosystems and everything else associated with water use through effective regulation. Your contributions directly protect and enhance the environment, ensuring a brighter future for all. 

Dynamic and Rewarding: Lead a team that thrives on tackling national challenges head-on. At the EA, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, working alongside passionate professionals who share your commitment to making a difference.

Focus on Results: Our work goes beyond rhetoric, as we deliver tangible results. From successfully implementing industry regulations to restoring polluted water bodies, the EA has a track record of achieving meaningful outcomes that positively impact both people and the planet.

Continuous Growth: Your professional development matters to us. We provide a range of opportunities for growth, including tailored training programs, mentorship initiatives, and access to cutting-edge technologies. At the EA, you'll continuously grow your skills and expertise, staying at the forefront of environmental innovation.

Join a Values-Driven Organisation: Ethical and values-driven, the EA upholds integrity, transparency, and environmental stewardship. By joining us, you align yourself with an organisation that holds itself accountable and genuinely cares about creating a sustainable and resilient future.

Collaborative Community: At the EA, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. You'll work with diverse teams, bringing together experts from various fields to tackle complex environmental challenges. Together, we foster a supportive and inclusive community that encourages collaboration, creativity, and knowledge exchange.

What will you do?

Based in one of our area offices as a Senior Regulatory Environment Officer - Water Industry Regulation you will join one of our customer-facing frontline teams working directly to help create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment.

You’ll undertake the work planning and delivery of more complex regulatory work which will include inspections, audits and investigating incidents. You will also be required to respond to external challenge. This may also require enforcement action where the Water Company fails to comply with the relevant legislation, which for the most serious offences on occasion can require giving evidence in court.

You’ll also

• Provide evidence to support managers with decision making for complex regulatory issues such as enforcement sanctions and providing technical expertise.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to our Environment Officers and contribute to the development and delivery of our regulatory training.
• Be required to establish and maintain relationships through strong influencing and communication skills both internally and externally.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to interpret policy and identify good practice to maximise the regulation of water companies and improve their performance.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You’ll be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

What will I need?

Essential:

You’ll need at least 3 years’ experience of working in the water industry, specifically within regulation and compliance, coupled with experience of coaching, mentoring and leading teams and a clear understanding of the impacts of non-compliance to regulations. A full UK Driving Licence is required for this role. A science/environmental/engineering degree is desirable and membership of a relevant professional body or willingness to work towards membership is also desirable.

You’ll also possess:

• Excellent communication and influencing skills and experience of communicating technical topics to a non-technical audience.
• The ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure tasks are achieved.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll benefit from a culture that embraces difference and is inclusive where you’ll feel supported and trusted to do the right thing. We’ll invest in you and allow you to grow and shape your career.

What’s more, you’ll have access to our great benefits package including:

• A competitive salary of £39,635. (+ Outer London Weighting allowance of £2,016 applies to Abbey Wood only)
• 27 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Great career opportunities.
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave scheme.
• A range of flexible working options plus many more!

As an organisation, we strive to reflect the communities we serve, to achieve this we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, and religion.

Please note that a reserve list will be held, and you may be offered other roles in other locations that may be similarly aligned to this role. 

Apply now and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey with the Environment Agency.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th June 2024.

Interviews will be conducted w/c 15th July 2024.