Water Resources Manager

Water Resources Manager – 32733

Join the Environment Agency to lead a national water resources service that ensures we have enough water for people, business and the environment. You will head a department of over 70 technical experts delivering a national water resources service.

• Shape and scrutinise Water Companies’ statutory Water Resource Management Plans.
• Provide expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources.
• Manage programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction.
• Plan and manage drought considerations and actions.
• Develop talent and skills in water planning.
• Lead national modelling for water resources and groundwater.
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing of staff.
• Foster inclusion and support the growth and development of people.
• Lead operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively, priorities are met and performance is efficient.
• Represent the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team in the wider organisation.

• Authentic leadership with a strong team focus and belief in protecting people and the environment.
• Passion for developing individuals and teams to their best, creating an open, inclusive, trusting culture.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with a strong customer focus.
• Strategic thinking, spotting links and connections to identify opportunities, and simplifying to focus on delivering what matters.
• Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of environmental, political and economic pressures affecting water companies, food producers, energy providers, technology and science sectors, and the wider water environment.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing large programmes.

Please read the Candidate Pack for detailed information. Any queries, contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services via ocsadm
. Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 27 January 2026. Successful candidates may be offered an alternative post after holding their details for six months.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates. The Environment Agency is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and offers flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the post.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.