At the Environment Agency, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce where diversity thrives. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements, ensuring that everyone can contribute meaningfully and achieve their potential. This is your chance to influence and improve environmental performance of water companies. We are looking for individuals with a good understanding of the industry and its impact on the environment to join our national Operations Catchment Services department and be at the heart of our liaison with water companies. Our teams are responsible for driving national operational work with water companies and hold a comprehensive overview of their environmental performance across all activities and strategic plans to influence improvements and future investment at a senior level. Working with internal teams and water companies, to regulate and report on water company performance. Influencing water company future planning through Ofwat’s price review process, water resources management plans, drainage and wastewater management plans and pollution incident reduction plans. You will be responsible for: •Working with and bringing together operational colleagues as part of a virtual team to influence and improve water company performance and investment •Support development of water company specific control strategies •Tracking water company delivery, such as Water Industry National Environment Programme •Reporting water company performance and supporting senior engagement with water companies through briefings •Working closely with colleagues across the business to support policy development and environmental objectives The team The Midland team is water company facing. We work with colleagues involved in water planning and performance across the business. As part of Operations Catchment Service national-once department we use evidence, expertise, collaboration and innovation to work with water companies. You'll join account management, which holds an overview of environmental performance and strategic plans to influence improvements and future investment. We’re a friendly, dispersed team that use smart tools to stay connected. Experience/skills required We are looking for candidates with either a degree in an environmental discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. You will need to be highly organised with skills in environmental planning and regulation. You must build strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders. Through experience to date you should be able to demonstrate the following: • Knowledge and practical experience of water company regulation and/or planning • Strong written and spoken communication skills • Influencing skills to help persuade internal and external partners • Highly organised and able to manage complex activities • Ability to influence across a range of senior managers • Ability to manage and present data and information effectively • Knowledge of the environmental pressures impacting on the water environment You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.. Location : East Midlands, UK