Senior Advisor – Wastewater Flow Strategy and Compliance - 31078

Environment Agency; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental management is seeking a Senior Advisor focusing on Wastewater Flow Strategy and Compliance. This role combines technical leadership and project management skills to develop compliance frameworks and influence water industry policies. Opportunities for professional development and training are provided, embracing diversity and flexible working practices.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training and development support

Diversity and inclusion promotion

Qualifications

• Experience with Flow to Full Treatment Methodologies.
• Understanding of Water Industry site processes and assets.
• Proven ability to handle complex technical inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Waste Water Flow Strategy and Flow Improvement Plan.
• Collaborate with Senior Advisors to develop tools, policies, and guidance.
• Lead teams of advisors to achieve key outcomes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Water Industry Knowledge

Data Management

Technical Inquiry Handling

Team Leadership

Job description

Senior Advisor – Wastewater Flow Strategy and Compliance - 31078

We work in a national team within the Environment and Business (E&B) directorate, focusing on planning and implementing water industry initiatives to protect and improve environmental water quality. This role supports the delivery of our Waste Water Flow Strategy and Flow Improvement Plan.

Due to increased data management needs related to water and sewerage flows, we seek a Technical Leader with sector expertise to collaborate with Senior Advisors in developing tools, policies, and guidance for operational compliance and enforcement.

We also value candidates with project/programme management experience who can lead teams of advisors to achieve key outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the work of water companies. We offer development opportunities and training, and we value diversity and inclusion.

The Team

Our Water Industry Compliance, Incidents, and Enforcement Teams work collaboratively, using evidence, engagement, and innovation to support regulation. We influence policy, secure resources, and work with operational teams to ensure effective compliance and enforcement.

Experience/Skills Required

• Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience with Flow to Full Treatment Methodologies.
• Understanding of Water Industry site processes and assets.
• Experience managing complex data sets.
• Proven ability to handle complex technical inquiries.
• Experience leading projects or programmes from inception to implementation.
• High-level technical understanding of water industry flow processes is preferred.

Additional Information

This is a flexible/hybrid role based at an EA Office location. Some travel may be required. Training and development support will be provided. For more details, see the Candidate and Additional Information Pack. Queries can be directed to [e-mail].

Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams in early July. Successful candidates may be placed on a reserve list for six months for potential alternative roles.

Competencies

1. Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Demonstrates analytical skills to find and implement optimal solutions.
   Question: Describe a time you used your technical knowledge of wastewater flows to make a difficult decision.
2. Shapes Organisational Approach & Delivery: Develops processes to implement policies effectively.
   Question: Provide an example of creating a process for a new organisational approach.
3. Influences and Persuades Others: Effectively advocates for proposals to overcome resistance.
   Question: Share an experience where you managed stakeholder resistance to a new process.

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, employment terms differ from Crown employment. We promote diversity and flexible working, including job sharing, and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.