Nutrients Advisor - 35128
Environment AgencyTonbridge, England, United Kingdom
Added 11 Aug · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£40,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2112 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (31% match). If the code is right — and Environment Agency is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Job Description
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.
We are recruiting an Advisor within our national Nutrients and Nature Recovery team to help address one of the most significant environmental challenges facing the water environment: nutrient pollution.
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key supporting role in delivering our ambition for a balanced and sustainable nutrient system, where nutrients are appropriately valued, improving environmental quality and enabling sustainable growth.
As part of a collaborative and supportive team, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and building relationships with a diverse range of external partners, you will help drive a step change in our approach to current and emerging nutrient pollution challenges.
A key focus of the role will be leading engagement with our Area Integrated Environment Planning Specialists to support the effective implementation of Diffuse Water Pollution Plan actions. You will coordinate activity, share learning and best practice, and help these plans evolve to continue responding effectively to emerging issues.
The role also offers the opportunity to support a wider programme of work across the team, including nutrient neutrality, innovative nutrient reduction approaches, and the development of new strategies to address nutrient pollution and support nature recovery.
Key responsibilities:
Job Description
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.
We are recruiting an Advisor within our national Nutrients and Nature Recovery team to help address one of the most significant environmental challenges facing the water environment: nutrient pollution.
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key supporting role in delivering our ambition for a balanced and sustainable nutrient system, where nutrients are appropriately valued, improving environmental quality and enabling sustainable growth.
As part of a collaborative and supportive team, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and building relationships with a diverse range of external partners, you will help drive a step change in our approach to current and emerging nutrient pollution challenges.
A key focus of the role will be leading engagement with our Area Integrated Environment Planning Specialists to support the effective implementation of Diffuse Water Pollution Plan actions. You will coordinate activity, share learning and best practice, and help these plans evolve to continue responding effectively to emerging issues.
The role also offers the opportunity to support a wider programme of work across the team, including nutrient neutrality, innovative nutrient reduction approaches, and the development of new strategies to address nutrient pollution and support nature recovery.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive engagement and partnership working through delivery of a nutrients engagement framework for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage contracts and projects that enable innovative approaches to nutrient management.
You will join the Nutrients and Nature Recovery team, which is part of Team Water in the Environment and Business directorate. We are a small, friendly, dispersed team which provides strategic leadership on nutrients and has responsibility for the diffuse water pollution plan programme and growth policies relating to nutrients, such as nutrient neutrality. We meet face to face, normally quarterly, and aim to provide a supportive, inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.
Experience/skills Required
We are looking for a proactive, motivated candidate who has experience of working across multiple teams. You will:
- Have a basic understanding of the different sectors involved in nutrient management
- Be able to effectively communicate with a range of audiences.
- Have experience of working collaboratively and developing and sharing technical expertise with others
- Have experience of project and/ or programme management
- Have managed contracts and have experience of working with procurement systems
- Be able to deal with complex situations by adopting a pragmatic approach to achieve the best outcome.
- Be able to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs.
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible.
Any queries, contact Sam Thomas, Senior Advisor - Nutrients and Nature Recovery, sam.thomas@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. We suggest you follow the STAR format in answering the questions.
Interviews will be held approximately 3 weeks after the closing date.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
If a large number of applications are received, we may conduct an initial sift using the first capability.
Competence 1
Achieves Results
Description
Give an example of when you have planned and delivered a complex piece of work, whilst working under pressure and where delivery relied on others input as much as your own.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.
Competence 2
Communicates Effectively
Description
Describe a situation where you employed a variety of effective communication techniques and describe how these were pivotal for success.
Competence 3
Programme and Project Management
Description
Please tell us about your experience of project and programme management, demonstrating how you have maximised the intended benefits within the time and resources available.
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.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.
Competence 2
Communicates Effectively
Description
Describe a situation where you employed a variety of effective communication techniques and describe how these were pivotal for success.
Competence 3
Programme and Project Management
Description
Please tell us about your experience of project and programme management, demonstrating how you have maximised the intended benefits within the time and resources available.
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.
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.
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SOC 2112 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~12k in sampleP25 £31k~P75 £60k
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