The Environment Agency (EA) is fully committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are looking for an experienced Strategy and Policy Specialist to join our Strategic Design and Transition Programme, focusing on the implications of the Independent Water Commission report for the future of the Environment Agency.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality, evidence‑based advice to support future thinking in line with the IWC report recommendations.
* Engage with colleagues across Government, the EA, and other regulators to ensure collaborative development of strategy.
* Challenge assumptions and bring diverse thinking to a fast‑moving working environment.
* Support other projects and workstreams within the programme as required.
* Actively contribute to a high‑performing, agile team capable of thriving under high demand and ambiguity.
Experience and Skills Required
* Experience developing policy at central government, working with specialists such as economists and scientists.
* Strategic thinking and the ability to act at a strategic level.
* Excellent communication and engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, targeted advice at short notice.
* Experience working across boundaries and influencing at all levels.
Contact and Additional Information
You will be based at an EA Office with flexible national working arrangements. Travel, including occasional overnight stays, may be required. For further details, refer to the Job Profile or contact james.gingell@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are blind‑assessed against questions on the application form. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. The contract is up to 12 months.
Important Application Information
* The EA is not part of the HM Civil Service; therefore, successful candidates will not be Crown servants.
* Continuity of employment and redundancy rights are governed by the relevant statutory provisions for non‑departmental public bodies.
* The EA commits to a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with a disability and supports flexible working arrangements, including job sharing.
* AI can be used to support applications, but all statements must be factual and your own experience.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds. All candidates are considered under the Equality Act 2010. The EA is a non‑departmental public body and recruitment is conducted through central government frameworks and contracts.
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