Senior Environment Officer - Water Industry (Yorkshire Water) - 30603
Senior Environment Officer - Water Industry (Yorkshire Water) - 30603
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Yorkshire and the Humber
Beverley , Leeds , Rotherham , York
DEFRA GRP BEVERLEY CROSSKILL, HU17 9JB, DEFRA GRP EA LEEDS LATERAL, LS11 9AT
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Operational Delivery
Full Time, Part Time
£41,617
07/04/2025, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
The Environment Agency is evolving the way we regulate water companies. While we recognise their vital role in managing the water cycle
- removing, treating, and returning water to meet personal and business needs - it is essential that they operate in a way that minimises environmental harm.
We currently regulate sewage treatment works, storm overflows, and compliance with water flow standards. However, with growing awareness of the impact of sewage on our environment, we are more committed than ever to transforming water industry regulation. By driving higher performance standards and using our resources more effectively, we are strengthening our efforts to protect and enhance the environment for future generations.
As a Senior Regulatory Environment Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in protecting and improving the environment by ensuring water companies operate responsibly. Through inspections, audits, and incident investigations, you will assess compliance, identify areas for improvement, and take enforcement action when necessary. In serious cases, this may involve providing evidence in court. Your expertise will support managers, contribute to training programmes, and help shape best practices to enhance regulatory performance.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.
In this role, your base location can be either Leeds (Lateral House, LS11 9AT), York (Foss House, YO1 7PX), Rotherham (Bradmarsh Business Park, S60 1BY) or Beverley (Crosskill Office, HU17 9JW). The team you are supporting are based from Rotherham and travel to this location will be expected. We expect a minimum of 2 days a week either out on site or in the office.
- removing, treating, and returning water to meet personal and business needs - it is essential that they operate in a way that minimises environmental harm.
We currently regulate sewage treatment works, storm overflows, and compliance with water flow standards. However, with growing awareness of the impact of sewage on our environment, we are more committed than ever to transforming water industry regulation. By driving higher performance standards and using our resources more effectively, we are strengthening our efforts to protect and enhance the environment for future generations.
As a Senior Regulatory Environment Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in protecting and improving the environment by ensuring water companies operate responsibly. Through inspections, audits, and incident investigations, you will assess compliance, identify areas for improvement, and take enforcement action when necessary. In serious cases, this may involve providing evidence in court. Your expertise will support managers, contribute to training programmes, and help shape best practices to enhance regulatory performance.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.
In this role, your base location can be either Leeds (Lateral House, LS11 9AT), York (Foss House, YO1 7PX), Rotherham (Bradmarsh Business Park, S60 1BY) or Beverley (Crosskill Office, HU17 9JW). The team you are supporting are based from Rotherham and travel to this location will be expected. We expect a minimum of 2 days a week either out on site or in the office.
The team regulate Yorkshire Water's assets. There are 4 teams covering Yorkshire Water. You'll work within the area covered by Yorkshire Water and play a key role in strengthening our regulatory efforts, collaborating with Senior Officers and other teams overseeing Yorkshire Water's activities.
Our Water Industry teams are newly established your passion for developing people, driving delivery, and ensuring clear, proactive communication, will be essential in fostering a consistent approach across all teams.
Our Water Industry teams are newly established your passion for developing people, driving delivery, and ensuring clear, proactive communication, will be essential in fostering a consistent approach across all teams.
We’re seeking individuals with a strong understanding of how water company activities impact the environment, ideally with three years’ experience in the water industry, particularly in regulation and compliance. However, we welcome applications from those who may not meet this exact requirement but can demonstrate relevant skills, experience, and a passion for environmental protection.
Dedicated, passionate, and confident, your background in regulation and compliance will provide a strong foundation for success. Your drive and determination will complement your ability to deliver results through mentorship and communication. Managing multiple tasks and leading a team requires strong planning and prioritisation skills. A science or engineering background, along with a friendly and open approach, will help you thrive.
A relevant professional membership is desirable, and we’ll support you in obtaining this. Due to the role’s nature and locations, a full UK driving licence is essential and non-negotiable.
Dedicated, passionate, and confident, your background in regulation and compliance will provide a strong foundation for success. Your drive and determination will complement your ability to deliver results through mentorship and communication. Managing multiple tasks and leading a team requires strong planning and prioritisation skills. A science or engineering background, along with a friendly and open approach, will help you thrive.
A relevant professional membership is desirable, and we’ll support you in obtaining this. Due to the role’s nature and locations, a full UK driving licence is essential and non-negotiable.
We’d love to inspire you to apply! If you have any questions, please contact us at regulationresourcing@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to take place across the fortnight commencing 28th April.
You will be required to take on an incident role to help us respond effectively to incidents or support business continuity. These roles may attract additional pay, with full training and flexible working arrangements provided. We offer a range of incident roles and will work with you to find the best fit.
Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given the training, support and equipment required.
A reserve list will be maintained, and you may be offered similar roles in different locations that align closely with this position.
Interviews are expected to take place across the fortnight commencing 28th April.
You will be required to take on an incident role to help us respond effectively to incidents or support business continuity. These roles may attract additional pay, with full training and flexible working arrangements provided. We offer a range of incident roles and will work with you to find the best fit.
Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given the training, support and equipment required.
A reserve list will be maintained, and you may be offered similar roles in different locations that align closely with this position.
Environmental Awareness
While our preference is for candidates with three or more years of experience in water industry regulation, we still welcome applications from those who can demonstrate relevant skills and a passion for reducing environmental impact within the water sector.
Please describe your experience in the Water Industry Regulation sector. Specifically, detail how you meet one of the following criteria:
Either three or more years of experience in water industry regulation, or, evidence of experience in the following areas:
- demonstrated depth of experience working in the water industry, such as leading investigations and/or acting as a witness in court or regulatory appeals.
- providing assurance against regulatory delivery, such as the completion of compliance activities, responding to technical information requests, and assisting in regulation reviews/audits.
In your response, please include specific examples that highlight your expertise and contributions in these areas and explain how your experience aligns with the expectations for a Senior Regulatory Environment Officer.
Please note this question is NOT scored.
Please describe your experience in the Water Industry Regulation sector. Specifically, detail how you meet one of the following criteria:
Either three or more years of experience in water industry regulation, or, evidence of experience in the following areas:
- demonstrated depth of experience working in the water industry, such as leading investigations and/or acting as a witness in court or regulatory appeals.
- providing assurance against regulatory delivery, such as the completion of compliance activities, responding to technical information requests, and assisting in regulation reviews/audits.
In your response, please include specific examples that highlight your expertise and contributions in these areas and explain how your experience aligns with the expectations for a Senior Regulatory Environment Officer.
Please note this question is NOT scored.
Delivers Results Through Others
When answering the following question, you may find using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) helpful in structuring your answer.
Description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Please describe a time when you achieved an environmental or regulatory outcome through others.
Description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Please describe a time when you achieved an environmental or regulatory outcome through others.
Influences and Persuades Others
When answering the following question, you may find using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) helpful in structuring your answer.
Description: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Please tell us about a time when you have used your technical expertise to influence a decision or outcome.
Description: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Please tell us about a time when you have used your technical expertise to influence a decision or outcome.
Leads People
When answering the following question, you may find using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) helpful in structuring your answer.
Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
Please describe how you have shown leadership to motivate and inspire others.
Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
Please describe how you have shown leadership to motivate and inspire others.
Full UK driving licence
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
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, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.