Water Resources Manager

Job Title

Water Resources Manager

Location:

Environment Agency offices across England

Are you passionate about ensuring we have enough water for people, business, and the environment? With a large part of the economy now depending on reliable water supplies, do you want to help secure the water resources needed for nature and for growth?

• Shaping and scrutinising Water companies' statutory Water Resource Management Plans
• Providing expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources
• Managing programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction
• Drought planning and drought management
• Developing talent and skills in water planning
• National modelling for water resources and groundwater

• Champion health, safety, and wellbeing; foster inclusion and support the growth and development of people.
• Lead the operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively and priorities are met.
• Take a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team.
• Demonstrate a passion for developing individuals and teams to be their best, creating an open, inclusive, trusting culture.
• Use excellent stakeholder management, customer focus, and influencing skills.
• Think strategically, spotting links and connections to identify opportunities, while simplifying to focus on delivering what is most important.

• Authentic leader with a strong team focus and belief that great leadership protects people and the environment.
• Experience in water resources management with an understanding of environmental, political, and economic pressures.

• Full‑time position.
• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates. 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.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 27 January 2026. Please read the Candidate Pack for information. If you consent, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

Preferred working arrangements should be stated on application.

For questions contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services via ocsadm
.