Job Description

We need your help to protect the water environment in East Anglia. It has never been more important to manage the sustainable use of water resources, for public water supply, agriculture, and other sectors, whilst protecting and enhancing the environment.

We have two roles which are well suited to candidates with an interest in the environment, a keen eye for detail and willingness to learn new skills.

One role will support our work managing the impact of public water supply on the environment. The other role will support our work managing water availability to other water abstractors.

In both roles we will train and help you to develop and learn new technical skills in managing water resources. Amongst your day-to-day tasks you are likely to be involved in:

• Monitoring and reporting progress of public water company projects designed to protect and improve the water environment.
• Updating our water resources evidence base, data, and plans.
• Responding to water resource abstraction licence applications and customer enquiries.
• Advising water management partners and abstraction licence holders when water is not available and applying restrictions when appropriate.
• Providing data and evidence to our regulatory teams so they can take action to protect the environment.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will 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.

We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details

For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/

The team

You\'ll join our friendly and welcoming Integrated Environment Planning team, which has experts in water quality, water resources and catchment planning. We work with internal and external partners using data and evidence to identify environmental challenges then find ways to solve them.

Experience/skills required

Whilst a relevant degree would be preferable these roles are open to candidates with a good educational background. More importantly we would like to talk to you if you can show us the following:

• An interest in the environment and, ideally, understand the current pressures on water availability in East Anglia.
• You can use data and information to analyse a problem and work with others to identify solutions.
• You\'re familiar and comfortable working with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, as we work with a lot of spreadsheets.
• You can communicate with a wide range of customers in different situations such as by telephone, online meetings, and face to face.
• You\'re organised and can work on your own projects, and as part of a larger, cross-functional team, prioritising and delivering work to relevant standards and deadlines.

A driving licence would be helpful as there may be some travelling between offices occasionally

Contact and additional information

In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where individuals are respected, valued, and listened to. We\'re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where we grow and learn together.

It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

The roles will be based at our Brampton or Ipswich offices. We will accommodate working from home, but you will be required to attend your base location on a regular basis.

This is a full-time post although requests for other work patterns will be considered.

Please contact Rob Bakewell at robert.bakewell@environment-agency.gov.uk for further information.

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Candidate pack

Closing Date:

29/08/2023, 23:55 hours

Level of security checks required

Basic Check

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. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.

Please tell us about a piece of work you have delivered which you are particularly proud of?

Competence 2

Manages Self

Description

Please tell us how you organise yourself and manage your time to deliver multiple tasks?

Competence 3

Data and Information Management

Description

Please tell us how you use data and information in your work?

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.

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