31423 - Groundwater Advisor
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,617 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Fixed Term Up to 31/03/2026 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 31423 |
Summary
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.
Are you passionate about environmental protection and chemical management? Join our E&B Groundwater team as a Groundwater Advisor. You will play a vital role in safeguarding groundwater quality across England and the UK.
This position offers an excellent development opportunity for the successful candidate. It will provide direct experience in shaping policy, conducting technical assessments, and contributing to national environmental strategies.
As a key member of the team, you will:
- bring additional chemical expertise and capacity to support the Joint Agencies Groundwater Directive Advisory Group (JAGDAG) process.
- prepare and run the next public consultation on substances considered by JAGDAG. This will include priority chemicals for the Onshore Oil and Gas industry and substances identified through our Priority Early Warning System (PEWS).
- deliver our immediate regulatory responses by prioritising the assessment of emerging contaminants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Refining Methodology: Contribute to the review of JAGDAG’s approach to defining hazardous substances. This will involve incorporating considerations such as chemical mixtures and the potential adoption of a Persistent, Mobile and Toxic approach.
- Collaborative Innovation: Work alongside others, including the Chief Scientists Group, to develop thinking around a watchlist approach for emerging contaminants.
- Policy Integration: Gather insights from JAGDAG members to support the DEFRA Chemicals Strategy.
- Expanding Contributions: Get involved in project management, monitoring, engagement, and regulation of groundwater quality initiatives.
If you have a background in chemistry or environmental science and a keen interest in shaping regulatory frameworks, this role could be ideal for you
The team
You’ll join our National Groundwater Team. We drive the strategic direction of groundwater, both in terms of resources and quality. We’re a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country.
We’re part of the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate. We inform and deliver the government's key environmental priorities and use evidence, engagement, and innovation to influence policy and legislation.
Experience/skills required
The post holder will be an experienced officer or specialist with excellent organisational, influencing and communication skills.
A good grasp of chemical properties a potential chemical grouping is essential for this role. An awareness of our responsibilities for groundwater under the Water Framework Directive and the Environmental Permitting Regulations would be an advantage.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- good interpersonal and team-working skills
- effective communication skills, written and verbal
- experience of delivering results through others
- a proactive, self-motivated attitude that delivers quality outcomes and be keen to use your experience to share expertise with colleagues.
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training and mentoring will be provided.
Are you passionate about environmental protection and chemical management? Join our E&B Groundwater team as a Groundwater Advisor. You will play a vital role in safeguarding groundwater quality across England and the UK.
This position offers an excellent development opportunity for the successful candidate. It will provide direct experience in shaping policy, conducting technical assessments, and contributing to national environmental strategies.
As a key member of the team, you will:
- bring additional chemical expertise and capacity to support the Joint Agencies Groundwater Directive Advisory Group (JAGDAG) process.
- prepare and run the next public consultation on substances considered by JAGDAG. This will include priority chemicals for the Onshore Oil and Gas industry and substances identified through our Priority Early Warning System (PEWS).
- deliver our immediate regulatory responses by prioritising the assessment of emerging contaminants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Refining Methodology: Contribute to the review of JAGDAG’s approach to defining hazardous substances. This will involve incorporating considerations such as chemical mixtures and the potential adoption of a Persistent, Mobile and Toxic approach.
- Collaborative Innovation: Work alongside others, including the Chief Scientists Group, to develop thinking around a watchlist approach for emerging contaminants.
- Policy Integration: Gather insights from JAGDAG members to support the DEFRA Chemicals Strategy.
- Expanding Contributions: Get involved in project management, monitoring, engagement, and regulation of groundwater quality initiatives.
If you have a background in chemistry or environmental science and a keen interest in shaping regulatory frameworks, this role could be ideal for you
The team
You’ll join our National Groundwater Team. We drive the strategic direction of groundwater, both in terms of resources and quality. We’re a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country.
We’re part of the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate. We inform and deliver the government's key environmental priorities and use evidence, engagement, and innovation to influence policy and legislation.
Experience/skills required
The post holder will be an experienced officer or specialist with excellent organisational, influencing and communication skills.
A good grasp of chemical properties a potential chemical grouping is essential for this role. An awareness of our responsibilities for groundwater under the Water Framework Directive and the Environmental Permitting Regulations would be an advantage.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- good interpersonal and team-working skills
- effective communication skills, written and verbal
- experience of delivering results through others
- a proactive, self-motivated attitude that delivers quality outcomes and be keen to use your experience to share expertise with colleagues.
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training and mentoring will be provided.