Water Resources Manager

Job Overview

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

As an inspiring leader, you will champion health, safety, and wellbeing; foster inclusion; and actively support the growth and development of your people. You will lead the operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively, priorities are met, and performance is efficient and demonstrable.

Leads People

Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.

Delivers Results Through Others

Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.

Influences and Persuades Others

Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.

Develops People

Makes sure team members have the skills, knowledge, and experience to successfully carry out their current role and to develop into future roles.

• Authentic leader with a strong team focus.
• Passionate about developing individuals and teams to be their best, fostering an open, inclusive, trusting culture.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with a customer focus and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker who can spot links and connections, identify opportunities, and simplify complex information.
• Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of environmental, political, and economic pressures affecting water companies and related sectors.

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

Please read the Candidate Pack for information. For any queries, contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services, via ocsadm

England, United Kingdom (multiple sites; role can be based at any Environment Agency office across England).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing