Water Resources Manager

Job overview

Water Resources Manager - 32733 at Environment Agency. Lead a department in Operations Catchment Services, delivering a national water resources service and ensuring resources are used effectively to meet priorities and demonstrate performance.

• Providing expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources
• Drought planning and drought management
• Managing programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction
• Shaping and scrutinising Water companies' statutory Water Resource Management Plans
• National modelling for water resources and groundwater
• Developing talent and skills in water planning
• Leading the operational delivery of services with over 70 technical experts
• Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-performing team culture; supporting growth and development of staff
• Taking a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team

• Authentic leader with a strong team focus; belief that great leadership protects people and the environment
• Passion for developing individuals and teams to be their best in an open, inclusive, trusting culture
• Excellent stakeholder management, strong customer focus, and well-honed influencing skills
• Strategic thinking with ability to identify opportunities and simplify for clear delivery focus
• Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of pressures affecting water companies, food producers, energy providers, technology and science sectors, and the wider water environment

Operations Catchment Services is a national service of around 240 people, delivering expertise in water and environmental planning, water company account management, and data analysis; serving as the centre of technical excellence for water resources and water quality planning.

This role can be based at any Environment Agency office across England. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates. Please include information regarding preferred working arrangements on your application. The Environment Agency is committed to flexible working patterns, including job sharing. We also guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.

Applications are blind and assessed using your employment history and competency responses. Interviews are conducted via MS Teams. The candidate pack provides more information on this process. If you have questions, contact the Environment Agency recruitment team.

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