Water Resources Manager

Water Resources Manager (Job )

Environment Agency

Position Summary:

The Water Resources Manager leads a department within Operations Catchment Services, responsible for delivering a national water resources service for over 70 technical experts.

• 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 responses.
• Develop talent and skills in water planning.
• Conduct national modelling for water resources and groundwater.
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing; foster inclusion; support growth and development of people.
• Lead operational delivery of services and manage performance.

• Authentic leader with strong team focus and belief in leadership as protection for people and environment.
• Passion for developing individuals and teams to create inclusive, trusting culture.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, strong customer focus, and well-honed influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking with ability to simplify and focus on key outcomes.
• Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of environmental, political, economic pressures.

The Environment Agency welcomes applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates. We value a diverse workforce and support flexible working.

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

Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams on 27 January 2026.