At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage environmental permits and influence policy while supporting a collaborative team.
- Company: Join Anglian Water, a leader in environmental sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy private health care, generous pension contributions, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental policy and gain valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Degree in environmental science or related field; relevant permitting experience required.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 £ per year.
Maintain permit application and AMP scheme tracking systems. Liaise with EA teams and other bodies; represent AW on studies to influence environmental policy and legislation. Input into policies, standards and guidance; support new team members; drive knowledge development and continuous improvement.
We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:
- Personal private health care
- Generous double match pension - contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
- 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
- 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
- Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
- Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
- Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity/partner leave
- Opportunity for shared parental pay
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
What does it take to be successful?
- Advocacy and influencing on behalf of Anglian Water; strong stakeholder skills with regulators
- Skilled negotiator able to secure favourable permit standards and identify programme savings
- Legislation interpretation and communication of changes to the business; policy translation into practice
- Problem-solving using technical expertise and interpretation of environmental modelling
- Work on own initiative across multiple schemes, balancing delivery pressures with regulatory requirements
- Clear customer service ethos with excellent written/oral communication and IT competence
Degree (or equivalent) in environmental science/water regulation or related discipline (Essential). Relevant permitting/compliance experience (Essential), specifically waste permitting experience is also desirable. Familiarity with environmental permits and compliance frameworks (Essential). Strong communication and IT skills (Essential). Experience in compliance data review/assessment (Essential). A clean full UK driving licence as the role requires business travel to sites across the region.
Inclusion at Anglian Water: Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.
Closing date: 23rd August 2026. Interviews expected to take place on 15th September 2026.
Environmental Permitting Specialist, Huntingdon employer: Anglian Water
ANGLIAN WATER is an exceptional employer located in Bedford, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive pension scheme and private healthcare, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to meaningful environmental initiatives. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and sustainability in water recycling processes.
