IEP Water Resources Manager 34424

If you enjoy solving problems working with complexity being at the forefront leading people and programmers getting the best out of others and want to have a lasting impact on our water resources to benefit the environment and future generations then this is your job.

We are looking for a proactive self-motivated individual with experience of people leadership and management Programme and project management and tenacity to deliver high quality results.

You will:

• Be Project Executive for the River Severn Regulation Review programme our multi-year programme to ensure the River Severns water resource is resilient in a changing climate and from growing demands.
• Line manage the team of technical specialists to deliver the programme
• Lead our strategic water resources work such as linking to flood risk management river basin management and regional planning strategic water resource options and Water Resources West.
• Work with water companies NRW Canal and River Trust OCS E&B and Area colleagues to manage water resource plans and operations. This includes engaging and influencing stakeholders for appropriate water management lead reservoir financial management and oversee operation of River Severn Regulation.
• Be an active part of the Departments Areas and IEPs Leadership Groups working in multiple teams to solve problems share knowledge and learning and lead and develop our people.
• Hold an active incident role and support those around you to do the same

You will be delivering on our 2030 ambitions of a nation resilient to climate change by working to secure the Areas and notably the Severns water supply.

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We dont just talk about diversity; we seek it embrace it and live it for the benefit of our staff our communities and our environment.