Senior Advisor – Wastewater Flow Strategy and Compliance - 31078

Environment Agency; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency seeks a Senior Advisor for Wastewater Flow Strategy and Compliance to enhance the water industry's regulatory performance. This role involves managing projects, analyzing complex data, and collaborating with diverse teams to support environmental initiatives. Applicants should possess extensive knowledge in the wastewater sector and project management experience, making a significant impact on water quality improvement efforts.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of wastewater management and flow process.
• Experience in leading projects and complex data analysis.
• Ability to encourage diversity in team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Waste Water Flow Strategy.
• Lead projects related to wastewater compliance and enforcement.
• Manage and analyze large data sets for operational effectiveness.

Skills

Project Management

Data Management

Technical Understanding of Water Flow Processes

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Senior Advisor – Wastewater Flow Strategy and Compliance - 31078

Senior Advisor – Wastewater Flow Strategy and Compliance - 31078

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Job Description

We work in a national team, in the Environment and Business (E&B) directorate, helping to plan and to implement plans for the Water Industry related to protecting and improving environmental water quality. This post is to support our Waste Water Flow Strategy and Flow Improvement Plan delivery.

Job Description

We work in a national team, in the Environment and Business (E&B) directorate, helping to plan and to implement plans for the Water Industry related to protecting and improving environmental water quality. This post is to support our Waste Water Flow Strategy and Flow Improvement Plan delivery.

Due to the increase in water and sewerage company flow information and the requirement of large amounts of data management and assessment, we need a new Technical Leader to use their extensive knowledge of this sector to work with our current Senior Advisors to develop tools, polices and guidance to assist operations in their compliance and enforcement work.

In addition to the technical knowledge of the wastewater sector, we also are keen to speak to candidates who have project/programme management experience and can lead a group of advisors and help them deliver key outcomes.

This is an exciting time to join the team to help steer the work that the water companies do.

You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided

We value diversity of thought, background, and experience and believe it enriches our work and benefits our people, communities, and the environment.

The team

Our Water Industry Compliance, Incidents and Enforcement Teams work closely together and use evidence, engagement and innovation to support delivery. We influence policy and secure resources for regulation of the water industry and wider water sector. We work closely with Operational Teams and other Environment & Business departments to ensure Areas have the tools and support to deliver their compliance and enforcement work effectively.

Experience/skills Required

We are looking for talented, dynamic technical leader to support the development and delivery of programmes, initiatives, training and projects designed to improve regulation of the water industry and wider water sector.

You will have:

• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
• Experience understanding Flow to Full Treatment Methodologies
• Experience of Water Industry site processes and assets
• Experience understanding and managing complex data sets
• Experience of answering complex technical enquiries and information requests
• Experience of leading projects and/or Programmes from concept to embedding
• A high level of technical understanding of water industry flow processes is desired for applicants.
  
  
  

Contact and additional information

You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.

We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.

Please read the Candidate and Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact [e-mail]

Interviews will be held via MS Teams in early July, roles will be offered once all interviews are complete.

If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

Competence 1

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description

Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.

Question: Tell us about a time when you have used your technical knowledge and previous experience of flows at wastewater treatment works to make an important or difficult decision.

Your answer will be used for interview selection. More information on how to answer capability questions can be found in the candidate pack.



If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted.

Competence 2

Shapes organisational approach & delivery

Description

Informs Government Policy and / or designs, implements and supports an approach to translate it into cost-effective operational activity delivering outcomes for people and the environment

Question: Please give an example of when you have developed a process to deliver a new or amended organisational approach/policy.

Your answer will be used for interview selection. More information on how to answer capability questions can be found in the candidate pack.

Competence 3

Influences and Persuades Others

Description

Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.

Question: Please provide an example of when you have encountered significant resistance from stakeholders to a proposal you have made to introduce a new process or requirement. How did you deal with the situation and what was the outcome?

Your answer will be used for interview selection. More information on how to answer capability questions can be found in the candidate pack.

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.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

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