Strategy & Government Relations Officer - 32590
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects 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.
This high‑profile role requires organisational skills, political awareness, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver outcomes that matter. The role will support the Environment Agency’s strategic thinking, strengthen its reputation with Government, Parliament, and key stakeholders, and collaborate on flood risk, climate adaptation, environmental protection, circular economy, and water resources issues. The role also demands strong delivery, quality assurance, and customer service, and may support emergency response during major flood incidents.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinating and quality‑assuring responses to high‑profile requests, such as ministerial correspondence.
* Managing shared inboxes, tracking actions, and improving information flow.
* Supporting responses to parliamentary questions, ministerial or senior briefings.
* Delivering impactful engagement with external stakeholders.
* Monitoring trends, government and political activity, and sharing good intelligence across the organisation.
* Building and maintaining effective relationships across the Defra Group, including senior leadership.
* Supporting incident management activities.
Required Experience & Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to present information clearly and accurately.
* A flexible approach with the ability to deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines.
* Resilience under pressure and confidence in knowing when to seek guidance and support.
* Experience in a customer‑facing or stakeholder engagement role, with a focus on building relationships and maintaining a positive reputation.
* Strong organisational skills, including effective management of knowledge and information.
* An understanding of parliamentary and government processes, or experience in stakeholder engagement (desirable but not essential).
Applications are “blind” assessed using competency question responses. Interviews will be held via MS Teams from mid‑January.
Contact: eatalent@environment‑agency.gov.uk
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