Environment Agency

Job Description We're looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the Reservoir Regulation team. You will lead on reservoir regulation across England, enabling compliance with the Reservoirs Act in the interest of public safety. We're looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader that can lead teams through change whilst enabling and supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. As well as being an experienced leader, you will have experience in regulation, flood risk management, civil engineering and/or legal application. You will have a proven track record of working closely with & influencing; senior leaders, industry experts, professional institutions, and external stakeholders, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level. The key accountabilities of the role are below: Lead proactive stakeholder management in a way that builds trust, fosters strong relationships & creates opportunities for collaboration Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA Regulatory strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner. Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement, to optimise and support the changing needs of our business, our environment, and our stakeholders. Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making & enables innovation to thrive. Manage complex, fast paced, multi-agency operational risks that ensures public safety is upheld to the highest standard The Environment Agency is currently working with Defra to reform and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 to secure public safety both now and for future generations. You and your team will be pivotal in providing senior user input for the team delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. The team You will join the Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. You will work alongside three other SLT Managers, ensuring close collaboration and one collective senior leadership team. The Reservoir Regulation Team is a nationally dispersed team comprising of 20 experienced, skilled, and passionate people who are responsible for the regulation of the 2140+ large raised reservoirs in England. Experience/skills Required To excel in this prominent position, the following experience/ skills/ capabilities are expected for this role: Expertise - Significant experience in Regulation, Civil Engineering, Law or similar and relevant subject to Reservoir Regulation. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. Contact and additional information At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. This is a national role with flexibility on base location. It will involve some travel and face to face engagement across England. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For those interested in applying for the role that would like more information, please contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden Assessments will take place week commencing 19th October. Assessments will comprise a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise. Competence 1 Leads People Description Describe your personal leadership style and give an example of how your leadership style enabled your team to deliver a high-quality service for the organisation. Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others Description Please give an example of when you have influenced others to think innovatively. How did this benefit the business and industry sector you were operating in? Competence 3 Manages Change Description When delivering change, how do you overcome resistance and enable benefits to be realised by your team and key stakeholders? Competence 4 Builds and Sustains Relationships Description Please describe a time when you have taken the initiative to establish new relationships allowing you to manage reputational risks and deliver priority outcomes for the business. Programmes and Conditions 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 for more information. Artificial Intelligence Guidance Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Job Description We're looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the Reservoir Regulation team. You will lead on reservoir regulation across England, enabling compliance with the Reservoirs Act in the interest of public safety. We're looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader that can lead teams through change whilst enabling and supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. As well as being an experienced leader, you will have experience in regulation, flood risk management, civil engineering and/or legal application. You will have a proven track record of working closely with & influencing; senior leaders, industry experts, professional institutions, and external stakeholders, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level. The key accountabilities of the role are below: Lead proactive stakeholder management in a way that builds trust, fosters strong relationships & creates opportunities for collaboration Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA Regulatory strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner. Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement, to optimise and support the changing needs of our business, our environment, and our stakeholders. Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making & enables innovation to thrive. Manage complex, fast paced, multi-agency operational risks that ensures public safety is upheld to the highest standard The Environment Agency is currently working with Defra to reform and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 to secure public safety both now and for future generations. You and your team will be pivotal in providing senior user input for the team delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. The team You will join the Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. You will work alongside three other SLT Managers, ensuring close collaboration and one collective senior leadership team. The Reservoir Regulation Team is a nationally dispersed team comprising of 20 experienced, skilled, and passionate people who are responsible for the regulation of the 2140+ large raised reservoirs in England. Experience/skills Required To excel in this prominent position, the following experience/ skills/ capabilities are expected for this role: Expertise - Significant experience in Regulation, Civil Engineering, Law or similar and relevant subject to Reservoir Regulation. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. Contact and additional information At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. This is a national role with flexibility on base location. It will involve some travel and face to face engagement across England. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For those interested in applying for the role that would like more information, please contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden Assessments will take place week commencing 19th October. Assessments will comprise a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise. Competence 1 Leads People Description Describe your personal leadership style and give an example of how your leadership style enabled your team to deliver a high-quality service for the organisation. Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others Description Please give an example of when you have influenced others to think innovatively. How did this benefit the business and industry sector you were operating in? Competence 3 Manages Change Description When delivering change, how do you overcome resistance and enable benefits to be realised by your team and key stakeholders? Competence 4 Builds and Sustains Relationships Description Please describe a time when you have taken the initiative to establish new relationships allowing you to manage reputational risks and deliver priority outcomes for the business. Programmes and Conditions 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 for more information. Artificial Intelligence Guidance Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Job Description We're looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the Reservoir Regulation team. You will lead on reservoir regulation across England, enabling compliance with the Reservoirs Act in the interest of public safety. We're looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader that can lead teams through change whilst enabling and supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. As well as being an experienced leader, you will have experience in regulation, flood risk management, civil engineering and/or legal application. You will have a proven track record of working closely with & influencing; senior leaders, industry experts, professional institutions, and external stakeholders, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level. The key accountabilities of the role are below: Lead proactive stakeholder management in a way that builds trust, fosters strong relationships & creates opportunities for collaboration Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA Regulatory strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner. Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement, to optimise and support the changing needs of our business, our environment, and our stakeholders. Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making & enables innovation to thrive. Manage complex, fast paced, multi-agency operational risks that ensures public safety is upheld to the highest standard The Environment Agency is currently working with Defra to reform and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 to secure public safety both now and for future generations. You and your team will be pivotal in providing senior user input for the team delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. The team You will join the Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. You will work alongside three other SLT Managers, ensuring close collaboration and one collective senior leadership team. The Reservoir Regulation Team is a nationally dispersed team comprising of 20 experienced, skilled, and passionate people who are responsible for the regulation of the 2140+ large raised reservoirs in England. Experience/skills Required To excel in this prominent position, the following experience/ skills/ capabilities are expected for this role: Expertise - Significant experience in Regulation, Civil Engineering, Law or similar and relevant subject to Reservoir Regulation. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. Contact and additional information At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. This is a national role with flexibility on base location. It will involve some travel and face to face engagement across England. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For those interested in applying for the role that would like more information, please contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden Assessments will take place week commencing 19th October. Assessments will comprise a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise. Competence 1 Leads People Description Describe your personal leadership style and give an example of how your leadership style enabled your team to deliver a high-quality service for the organisation. Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others Description Please give an example of when you have influenced others to think innovatively. How did this benefit the business and industry sector you were operating in? Competence 3 Manages Change Description When delivering change, how do you overcome resistance and enable benefits to be realised by your team and key stakeholders? Competence 4 Builds and Sustains Relationships Description Please describe a time when you have taken the initiative to establish new relationships allowing you to manage reputational risks and deliver priority outcomes for the business. Programmes and Conditions 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 for more information. Artificial Intelligence Guidance Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Environment Agency seeks an experienced leader to head the Reservoir Regulation team, guiding regulation across England and ensuring public safety under the Reservoirs Act. You will drive compliance, support a diverse workforce, and lead teams through change, while engaging with senior leaders, industry bodies and external stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes. The role requires extensive experience in regulation, civil engineering or legal application, with a track record of influencing

Job Description We're looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the Reservoir Regulation team. You will lead on reservoir regulation across England, enabling compliance with the Reservoirs Act in the interest of public safety. We're looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader that can lead teams through change whilst enabling and supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. As well as being an experienced leader, you will have experience in regulation, flood risk management, civil engineering and/or legal application. You will have a proven track record of working closely with & influencing; senior leaders, industry experts, professional institutions, and external stakeholders, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level. The key accountabilities of the role are below: Lead proactive stakeholder management in a way that builds trust, fosters strong relationships & creates opportunities for collaboration Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA Regulatory strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner. Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement, to optimise and support the changing needs of our business, our environment, and our stakeholders. Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making & enables innovation to thrive. Manage complex, fast paced, multi-agency operational risks that ensures public safety is upheld to the highest standard The Environment Agency is currently working with Defra to reform and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 to secure public safety both now and for future generations. You and your team will be pivotal in providing senior user input for the team delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. The team You will join the Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. You will work alongside three other SLT Managers, ensuring close collaboration and one collective senior leadership team. The Reservoir Regulation Team is a nationally dispersed team comprising of 20 experienced, skilled, and passionate people who are responsible for the regulation of the 2140+ large raised reservoirs in England. Experience/skills Required To excel in this prominent position, the following experience/ skills/ capabilities are expected for this role: Expertise - Significant experience in Regulation, Civil Engineering, Law or similar and relevant subject to Reservoir Regulation. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. Contact and additional information At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. This is a national role with flexibility on base location. It will involve some travel and face to face engagement across England. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For those interested in applying for the role that would like more information, please contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden Assessments will take place week commencing 19th October. Assessments will comprise a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise. Competence 1 Leads People Description Describe your personal leadership style and give an example of how your leadership style enabled your team to deliver a high-quality service for the organisation. Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others Description Please give an example of when you have influenced others to think innovatively. How did this benefit the business and industry sector you were operating in? Competence 3 Manages Change Description When delivering change, how do you overcome resistance and enable benefits to be realised by your team and key stakeholders? Competence 4 Builds and Sustains Relationships Description Please describe a time when you have taken the initiative to establish new relationships allowing you to manage reputational risks and deliver priority outcomes for the business. Programmes and Conditions 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 for more information. Artificial Intelligence Guidance Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Job Description We're looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the Reservoir Regulation team. You will lead on reservoir regulation across England, enabling compliance with the Reservoirs Act in the interest of public safety. We're looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader that can lead teams through change whilst enabling and supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. As well as being an experienced leader, you will have experience in regulation, flood risk management, civil engineering and/or legal application. You will have a proven track record of working closely with & influencing; senior leaders, industry experts, professional institutions, and external stakeholders, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level. The key accountabilities of the role are below: Lead proactive stakeholder management in a way that builds trust, fosters strong relationships & creates opportunities for collaboration Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA Regulatory strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner. Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement, to optimise and support the changing needs of our business, our environment, and our stakeholders. Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making & enables innovation to thrive. Manage complex, fast paced, multi-agency operational risks that ensures public safety is upheld to the highest standard The Environment Agency is currently working with Defra to reform and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 to secure public safety both now and for future generations. You and your team will be pivotal in providing senior user input for the team delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. The team You will join the Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. You will work alongside three other SLT Managers, ensuring close collaboration and one collective senior leadership team. The Reservoir Regulation Team is a nationally dispersed team comprising of 20 experienced, skilled, and passionate people who are responsible for the regulation of the 2140+ large raised reservoirs in England. Experience/skills Required To excel in this prominent position, the following experience/ skills/ capabilities are expected for this role: Expertise - Significant experience in Regulation, Civil Engineering, Law or similar and relevant subject to Reservoir Regulation. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. Contact and additional information At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. This is a national role with flexibility on base location. It will involve some travel and face to face engagement across England. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For those interested in applying for the role that would like more information, please contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden Assessments will take place week commencing 19th October. Assessments will comprise a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise. Competence 1 Leads People Description Describe your personal leadership style and give an example of how your leadership style enabled your team to deliver a high-quality service for the organisation. Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others Description Please give an example of when you have influenced others to think innovatively. How did this benefit the business and industry sector you were operating in? Competence 3 Manages Change Description When delivering change, how do you overcome resistance and enable benefits to be realised by your team and key stakeholders? Competence 4 Builds and Sustains Relationships Description Please describe a time when you have taken the initiative to establish new relationships allowing you to manage reputational risks and deliver priority outcomes for the business. Programmes and Conditions 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 for more information. Artificial Intelligence Guidance Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Birmingham , Kettering , Lincoln , Nottingham , Peterborough , Shrewsbury , Tewkesbury Building/Site DEFRA GRP CERES HOUSE, LN2 4DW, DEFRA GRP EA AQUA HOUSE, B3 1AQ, DEFRA GRP EA HAFREN HOUSE, SY3 5LB, DEFRA GRP EA NENE HOUSE, NN15 6JQ, DEFRA GRP EA RIVERSMEET HOUSE, GL20 8JG, DEFRA GRP EA TRENTSIDE OFFICE, NG2 5FA, DEFRA GRP QUAY HOUSE, PE2 8YY We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack. We are looking for a Project Manager to lead and deliver exciting, innovative projects including flood risk management studies and schemes that reduce flooding risk to communities and enhance the environment. This role sits in Project & Programme Management (PPD) and is a prominent position within our integrated project teams, taking responsibility for managing projects as the Client project manager or working alongside senior colleagues. The role holder will oversee project delivery from initial strategic planning through feasibility, detailed design, and into implementation, construction, and handover. You will support team members, flexing your involvement to suit team strength. You will build a great working environment to create high-performing teams including our suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists, and other partners. Applying your strong commercial acumen in project, contract, and risk management, you will establish effective relationships, facilitating collaborative and efficient ways of working. You will make project decisions informed by technical leads while following governance procedures, project assurance, and legislation. The ability to develop a resilient network of relationships with stakeholders such as statutory authorities, landowners, and communities to negotiate consents, approvals, and external funding is crucial. The role will require regular travel to project sites and meetings in other Agency/Partner offices. Occasional overnight stays will be necessary. The team The PPD-Midlands hub is led by a Delivery Manager overseeing approximately 80 staff, supported by Programme Specialists, Programme Managers and Project Team Managers (PTM). Each PTM manages 8-15 Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Support Officers who manage the day-to-day delivery of projects within our flood & coastal erosion risk management programme using our framework suppliers. Other internal roles forming part of our teams include commercial, environmental, asset managers, financial, estates, and legal. Experience/skills required A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline. Ideally working towards chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP desired but not essential. Experienced in project and contract management. Areas of expertise that would support role include feasibility assessment, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design and construction. Experience in a project and contract management environment, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management. A track record for delivering results on technically challenging projects through coordination of a technical team. The ability to mentor and support your teams in delivery. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills as relationship management of both internal and external stakeholders is an important aspect of the role. Benefits Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development. Base location can be flexible within the Midlands Hub but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally. Role specific professional membership requirements ICE, CIWEM, APMP Competence 1 Programme and Project Management "When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills." "Question:Project management skills are key to be able to do this role effectively." What do you see as the key role of a Project Manager on a project moving from inception through to completion? If you can relate this to flood risk management, please do. And then, what do you see as the key tasks involved in project management. If we gave you a new project start working on tomorrow, how would you go about getting that project set up and moving? How do you manage change on a project? How would you report project performance to the management team? How would you ensure good project performance? Competence 2 Leads People "When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills." "Question:Tell us about a team that you have managed. How did you coach or mentor them to ensure that they could do their jobs effectively? How did you ensure your organisation's priorities were included (for example Health, Safety, Wellbeing / Equality Diversity and Inclusion)?" PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question. Competence 3 Focuses on Customers and Partners "When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills." "Question:Please describe a challenging situation where you have had to manage differing stakeholders with conflicting priorities." How did you manage this situation to enable you to agree a way forward? What was the project, why was it challenging? Who did you need to influence? How did you lead discussions, who supported you and how did you support others? How did you ensure you remained on track? Have you ever needed to secure contributions? What would you do differently next time? What were the key learning points for you? How did the role develop you? What feedback did you get from others? PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question. Competence 4 Health Safety & Wellbeing "When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills." "Question:Maintaining the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff is our priority, whether collaborating in our team spaces or on construction project sites. Tell us about a role where your actions and behaviours put the health and safety of your team at the centre of everything you do. Please include specific detail on the risks your team faced and the actions you took to address them." PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question. 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 for more information. 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 . click apply for full job details

Environment Agency seeks an experienced and inspirational leader to head the Reservoir Regulation team, guiding regulation across England to uphold public safety under the Reservoirs Act 1975. You will drive strategic priorities, foster a high performance culture, and support a diverse workforce while collaborating with senior leaders, industry bodies and external stakeholders to secure safe, sustainable outcomes.

Environment Agency in England seeks an experienced, inspirational leader to head the Reservoir Regulation team and drive safety-led regulation across England. You will lead on reservoir regulation, enabling compliance with the Reservoirs Act and engaging with senior stakeholders and Defra as part of the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme. The role requires a track record in regulation, civil engineering, or law, and a commitment to inclusive leadership, high standards, and collaboration with

The Environment Agency seeks an experienced leader to head the Reservoir Regulation team, guiding regulation across England to ensure public safety under the Reservoirs Act. You will influence senior stakeholders, deliver strategic priorities, and drive a high performance, innovative culture while managing complex risk in collaboration with Defra and other agencies. You will join the Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management

Job Description We're looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the Reservoir Regulation team. You will lead on reservoir regulation across England, enabling compliance with the Reservoirs Act in the interest of public safety. We're looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader that can lead teams through change whilst enabling and supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. As well as being an experienced leader, you will have experience in regulation, flood risk management, civil engineering and/or legal application. You will have a proven track record of working closely with & influencing; senior leaders, industry experts, professional institutions, and external stakeholders, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level. The key accountabilities of the role are below: Lead proactive stakeholder management in a way that builds trust, fosters strong relationships & creates opportunities for collaboration Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA Regulatory strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner. Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement, to optimise and support the changing needs of our business, our environment, and our stakeholders. Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making & enables innovation to thrive. Manage complex, fast paced, multi-agency operational risks that ensures public safety is upheld to the highest standard The Environment Agency is currently working with Defra to reform and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 to secure public safety both now and for future generations. You and your team will be pivotal in providing senior user input for the team delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. The team You will join the Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. You will work alongside three other SLT Managers, ensuring close collaboration and one collective senior leadership team. The Reservoir Regulation Team is a nationally dispersed team comprising of 20 experienced, skilled, and passionate people who are responsible for the regulation of the 2140+ large raised reservoirs in England. Experience/skills Required To excel in this prominent position, the following experience/ skills/ capabilities are expected for this role: Expertise - Significant experience in Regulation, Civil Engineering, Law or similar and relevant subject to Reservoir Regulation. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. Contact and additional information At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. This is a national role with flexibility on base location. It will involve some travel and face to face engagement across England. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For those interested in applying for the role that would like more information, please contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden Assessments will take place week commencing 19th October. Assessments will comprise a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise. Competence 1 Leads People Description Describe your personal leadership style and give an example of how your leadership style enabled your team to deliver a high-quality service for the organisation. Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others Description Please give an example of when you have influenced others to think innovatively. How did this benefit the business and industry sector you were operating in? Competence 3 Manages Change Description When delivering change, how do you overcome resistance and enable benefits to be realised by your team and key stakeholders? Competence 4 Builds and Sustains Relationships Description Please describe a time when you have taken the initiative to establish new relationships allowing you to manage reputational risks and deliver priority outcomes for the business. Programmes and Conditions 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 for more information. Artificial Intelligence Guidance Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

The Environment Agency is seeking an experienced and inspirational leader to head the Reservoir Regulation team. This national role drives regulation across England, ensuring compliance with the Reservoirs Act for public safety and resilient communities. You will lead a dispersed team of professionals, champion continuous improvement, psychological safety, and effective stakeholder engagement, working with Defra and other partners to deliver the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme and high

Job Description We're looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the Reservoir Regulation team. You will lead on reservoir regulation across England, enabling compliance with the Reservoirs Act in the interest of public safety. We're looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader that can lead teams through change whilst enabling and supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. As well as being an experienced leader, you will have experience in regulation, flood risk management, civil engineering and/or legal application. You will have a proven track record of working closely with & influencing; senior leaders, industry experts, professional institutions, and external stakeholders, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level. The key accountabilities of the role are below: Lead proactive stakeholder management in a way that builds trust, fosters strong relationships & creates opportunities for collaboration Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA Regulatory strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner. Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement, to optimise and support the changing needs of our business, our environment, and our stakeholders. Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making & enables innovation to thrive. Manage complex, fast paced, multi-agency operational risks that ensures public safety is upheld to the highest standard The Environment Agency is currently working with Defra to reform and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 to secure public safety both now and for future generations. You and your team will be pivotal in providing senior user input for the team delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. The team You will join the Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. You will work alongside three other SLT Managers, ensuring close collaboration and one collective senior leadership team. The Reservoir Regulation Team is a nationally dispersed team comprising of 20 experienced, skilled, and passionate people who are responsible for the regulation of the 2140+ large raised reservoirs in England. Experience/skills Required To excel in this prominent position, the following experience/ skills/ capabilities are expected for this role: Expertise - Significant experience in Regulation, Civil Engineering, Law or similar and relevant subject to Reservoir Regulation. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. Contact and additional information At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. This is a national role with flexibility on base location. It will involve some travel and face to face engagement across England. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For those interested in applying for the role that would like more information, please contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden Assessments will take place week commencing 19th October. Assessments will comprise a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise. Competence 1 Leads People Description Describe your personal leadership style and give an example of how your leadership style enabled your team to deliver a high-quality service for the organisation. Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others Description Please give an example of when you have influenced others to think innovatively. How did this benefit the business and industry sector you were operating in? Competence 3 Manages Change Description When delivering change, how do you overcome resistance and enable benefits to be realised by your team and key stakeholders? Competence 4 Builds and Sustains Relationships Description Please describe a time when you have taken the initiative to establish new relationships allowing you to manage reputational risks and deliver priority outcomes for the business. Programmes and Conditions 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 for more information. Artificial Intelligence Guidance Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Job Description We're looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the Reservoir Regulation team. You will lead on reservoir regulation across England, enabling compliance with the Reservoirs Act in the interest of public safety. We're looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader that can lead teams through change whilst enabling and supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. As well as being an experienced leader, you will have experience in regulation, flood risk management, civil engineering and/or legal application. You will have a proven track record of working closely with & influencing; senior leaders, industry experts, professional institutions, and external stakeholders, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level. The key accountabilities of the role are below: Lead proactive stakeholder management in a way that builds trust, fosters strong relationships & creates opportunities for collaboration Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA Regulatory strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner. Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement, to optimise and support the changing needs of our business, our environment, and our stakeholders. Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making & enables innovation to thrive. Manage complex, fast paced, multi-agency operational risks that ensures public safety is upheld to the highest standard The Environment Agency is currently working with Defra to reform and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 to secure public safety both now and for future generations. You and your team will be pivotal in providing senior user input for the team delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. The team You will join the Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. You will work alongside three other SLT Managers, ensuring close collaboration and one collective senior leadership team. The Reservoir Regulation Team is a nationally dispersed team comprising of 20 experienced, skilled, and passionate people who are responsible for the regulation of the 2140+ large raised reservoirs in England. Experience/skills Required To excel in this prominent position, the following experience/ skills/ capabilities are expected for this role: Expertise - Significant experience in Regulation, Civil Engineering, Law or similar and relevant subject to Reservoir Regulation. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. Contact and additional information At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. This is a national role with flexibility on base location. It will involve some travel and face to face engagement across England. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For those interested in applying for the role that would like more information, please contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden Assessments will take place week commencing 19th October. Assessments will comprise a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise. Competence 1 Leads People Description Describe your personal leadership style and give an example of how your leadership style enabled your team to deliver a high-quality service for the organisation. Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others Description Please give an example of when you have influenced others to think innovatively. How did this benefit the business and industry sector you were operating in? Competence 3 Manages Change Description When delivering change, how do you overcome resistance and enable benefits to be realised by your team and key stakeholders? Competence 4 Builds and Sustains Relationships Description Please describe a time when you have taken the initiative to establish new relationships allowing you to manage reputational risks and deliver priority outcomes for the business. Programmes and Conditions 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 for more information. Artificial Intelligence Guidance Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Job Description We're looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the Reservoir Regulation team. You will lead on reservoir regulation across England, enabling compliance with the Reservoirs Act in the interest of public safety. We're looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader that can lead teams through change whilst enabling and supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. As well as being an experienced leader, you will have experience in regulation, flood risk management, civil engineering and/or legal application. You will have a proven track record of working closely with & influencing; senior leaders, industry experts, professional institutions, and external stakeholders, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level. The key accountabilities of the role are below: Lead proactive stakeholder management in a way that builds trust, fosters strong relationships & creates opportunities for collaboration Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA Regulatory strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner. Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement, to optimise and support the changing needs of our business, our environment, and our stakeholders. Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making & enables innovation to thrive. Manage complex, fast paced, multi-agency operational risks that ensures public safety is upheld to the highest standard The Environment Agency is currently working with Defra to reform and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 to secure public safety both now and for future generations. You and your team will be pivotal in providing senior user input for the team delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. The team You will join the Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. You will work alongside three other SLT Managers, ensuring close collaboration and one collective senior leadership team. The Reservoir Regulation Team is a nationally dispersed team comprising of 20 experienced, skilled, and passionate people who are responsible for the regulation of the 2140+ large raised reservoirs in England. Experience/skills Required To excel in this prominent position, the following experience/ skills/ capabilities are expected for this role: Expertise - Significant experience in Regulation, Civil Engineering, Law or similar and relevant subject to Reservoir Regulation. Strategic leadership - Proven experience setting and translating strategic intent into confident, high quality operational delivery. High performance culture - A track record of driving high performance, modelling personal accountability, and fostering psychological safety where people feel empowered and supported. Innovative thinking - Ability to generate creative ideas, challenge assumptions, and deliver value through new approaches Confident decision making - Skilled at making proportionate, risk based decisions under pressure and at pace while removing barriers to delivery. Influential collaboration - Able to build consensus and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for the environment and the business. Contact and additional information At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. This is a national role with flexibility on base location. It will involve some travel and face to face engagement across England. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For those interested in applying for the role that would like more information, please contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden Assessments will take place week commencing 19th October. Assessments will comprise a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise. Competence 1 Leads People Description Describe your personal leadership style and give an example of how your leadership style enabled your team to deliver a high-quality service for the organisation. Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others Description Please give an example of when you have influenced others to think innovatively. How did this benefit the business and industry sector you were operating in? Competence 3 Manages Change Description When delivering change, how do you overcome resistance and enable benefits to be realised by your team and key stakeholders? Competence 4 Builds and Sustains Relationships Description Please describe a time when you have taken the initiative to establish new relationships allowing you to manage reputational risks and deliver priority outcomes for the business. Programmes and Conditions 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 for more information. Artificial Intelligence Guidance Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

The Environment Agency seeks an experienced, inspirational leader to head the Reservoir Regulation team, setting strategic priorities to ensure compliance with the Reservoirs Act and uphold public safety across England. You will guide collaborative work across regulators, industry and external partners, driving change while supporting a diverse workforce to thrive. As well as senior leadership credentials, you will have regulation, flood risk management, civil engineering or legal expertise,

The Environment Agency is seeking an inspiring Deputy Director, Navigation Operations to lead our place-based navigation services and dedicated teams delivering safe, reliable waterways. You will shape and deliver our five-year strategy, oversee locks, weirs, harbours and rivers, and ensure our statutory duties and performance targets are met. The role covers 150+ staff across dispersed locations with travel to Thames, Medway, Anglian Waterways and Rye/Lydney harbours.

The Environment Agency invites an experienced leader to head the Reservoir Regulation team, managing regulation across England and supporting public safety under the Reservoirs Act 1975. You will engage with senior stakeholders and deliver high standards in a national, dynamic environment. You will lead a dispersed team, drive change, foster inclusion, and shape the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme with Defra, with some travel across England.

The Environment Agency seeks an experienced and inspirational leader to head the Reservoir Regulation team, driving regulation across England to ensure public safety under the Reservoirs Act 1975. You will lead a national team, collaborate with Defra on reform programmes, and guide senior stakeholders to deliver high quality outcomes. As a senior leader, you will foster a high performance culture, champion psychological safety, and steer the division through change while supporting a diverse

Environment Agency is seeking an experienced leader to head the Reservoir Regulation team and drive regulation of England's reservoirs to protect public safety. You will influence senior stakeholders, shape strategy, and deliver high quality operational outcomes across a national footprint. The role requires collaboration, inclusivity, and capability to lead through change while supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and maintain the highest standards of safety and performance.