If you want the opportunity to make a tangible difference every day, then this role is for you. We are looking for an individual to deliver regulatory and compliance work for the Essex Area.
In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
As a Senior Environment Officer (SEO) you will lead and deliver our technical work in the Essex Land and Water team. You will work closely with the Team Leader and other SEOs and support and mentor less experienced officers. You'll have a good understanding of incident management and be confident in dealing with a wide range of customers and stakeholders.
Using your leadership skills and technical expertise, you will influence and persuade people and businesses to take actions to improve and protect the environment.
You will prioritise and deliver our regulatory compliance and enforcement work, conducting routine site inspections and audits, and leading pollution incident investigations.
Additionally, you will:
• Provide direction and drive on complex, high-profile issues.
• Be responsible for planning and ensuring tracked delivery of priority work streams.
• Represent the Environment Agency at meetings with partner organisations and stakeholders
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a front-line team where your actions and decisions make a real difference for the people and landscape of East Anglia.
The team
The Essex Land and Water team sits under Local Operations and within Area Environment Management.
You will be part of a busy team who perform regulatory and enforcement roles covering agriculture, incident management, water quality and water resources. The team is passionate about the environment, undertaking work that is interesting and varied with no two days the same.
Experience/skills required
The successful candidate will have -
• Relevant operational and technical experience to support and lead team members
• Ability to motivate and inspire the team to meet challenges and deliver prioritised work
• Confidence in your own knowledge and skills, with proven ability coach and mentor others
• Strong influencing skills and problem-solving capabilities
• Relevant experience in environmental compliance, regulation and enforcement
A full UK Driving Licence is essential
The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed.
There are fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.