Strategic Design and Transition Programme - Strategy Policy Lead - 32167
The Environment Agency (EA) is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We seek, embrace, and live diversity for the benefit of staff, communities, and the environment.
We are looking for an experienced Strategy and Policy Specialist to lead a new EA team – the Strategic Design and Transition Programme. The role focuses on interpreting the recommendations in the Independent Water Commission’s report for the future shape and design of the Environment Agency, developing a plan to protect and enhance the environment while supporting sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
* Lead work to provide high‑quality, balanced and evidence‑based advice to support future thinking in light of the IWC report recommendations, especially the recommendation to create a single water regulator.
* Lead engagement with colleagues across government, within the EA and other regulators to ensure others are involved as we develop our thinking.
* Support work to seek and make improvements to water regulation in advance of future legislative change.
* Lead work to support government departments as they shape future policy by coordinating EA views and advice.
* Embrace constructive challenge and diverse thinking while keeping pace in a fast‑moving environment.
* Assume a flexible approach, assisting other projects and workstreams within the programme as needed.
* Be an active member of the team, creating conditions for a high‑performing and agile team to thrive and be resilient, even in high demand and ambiguity.
Qualifications
* Knowledge and understanding of environmental management and/or the water sector, its management and regulation, and the EA’s role.
* Experience working in central government to develop policy, including collaborating with specialists such as economists and scientists.
* Ability to think and act strategically.
* Excellent communication and engagement skills, including the ability to translate complex or ambiguous issues into simple, targeted advice on short notice.
* Experience working across boundaries and influencing at all levels.
Contact and Additional Information
You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, though some travel – occasionally including overnight stays – will be required. Please see the Job Profile for more information. Any queries, contact Emma.Harding2@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are blind assessed using your answers to the questions asked. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
Length of contract: Up to 12 months.
Equal Opportunities
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, and we have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
The Environment Agency, as a Non‑Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilizing Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For more information on supplier frameworks, 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.
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