Overview

Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861Join the Chemicals Surveillance and Emerging Risks Team within the Chemicals Programme, part of the Environment and Business Directorate. This role focuses on chemicals in water and influences national strategy, regulatory delivery, and environmental protection.You will work remotely and travel as needed, with MS Teams for dispersed collaboration. The team identifies emerging chemical risks, uses evidence to shape policy, and guides regulatory responses.Responsibilities

Lead development of the chemical strategy for 2030–2035 through the Price Review programme.Ensure effective delivery of AMP8 and AMP9.Review high-risk permitted activities.Influence national plans through collaboration with Defra, the water industry, and other stakeholders.Provide technical leadership across teams, mentor colleagues, and promote innovation.Translate evidence into action to deliver environmental outcomes.Potentially take online management responsibilities to support growth and development of others in the team.We are looking for a confident, experienced professional with an interest in policy development and readiness to lead on a major environmental challenge.Experience / Skills Required

We are looking for a strategic, self-motivated individual with knowledge of the water industry, water quality planning, and permitting processes including Price Review cycles and River Basin Management Planning. You’ll be confident working across policy, regulation, and stakeholder engagement to influence national programmes and deliver environmental outcomes.Essential experience

Degree or equivalent experience in environmental science, policy, or related fields.Understanding of water industry planning, regulation and/or permitting.Strong stakeholder engagement/relationship-building skills, including with government and industry.Strategic thinking and data analysis skills in environmental planning or water quality.Excellent communication skills; ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable policy.Leadership in projects, programmes, or people, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.Desirable

Awareness of environmental risks posed by chemicals and regulations.Membership of a relevant professional body.Contact and additional information

You’ll have an inclusive development objective in your plan. Appropriate training will be provided. The role is national with a flexible working location; EA office base location is required for some activities. Some travel and overnights will be required. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for details.For queries, contact melanie.farmer@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind assessed using competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we may offer you an alternative post for up to 6 months.Competencies include:Shapes organisational approach and deliveryTakes Decisions and Solves ProblemsInfluences and Persuades OthersManages SelfNotes: If applying from Civil Service, Environment Agency is not Crown Servant. Flexible working, including job share, is welcome. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities whose applications meet minimum criteria.Artificial intelligence can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and drawn from your own experience. See the Civil Service guidance on AI use for more information.

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