Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666
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Job Overview
England is undergoing significant agricultural policy reforms, transitioning from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. These schemes incentivize farmers and land managers to deliver environmental outcomes alongside food production, supporting water, soil, and biodiversity improvements. In collaboration with Defra and partners, you will help enhance our services to farmers, aligning with EA2030 strategy and government targets for water, environment, and climate.
This role involves influencing the design and implementation of incentives within organizational responses to recent government reviews focused on water quality, economic growth, and nature recovery.
The ELM team is seeking strategic thinkers to shape the future of ELM, especially the delivery of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). Your expertise will contribute to scheme improvements through design and delivery, managing advice, commissions, milestones, risks, and resources, working across teams and with senior leaders.
The Team
Based within the Nature & Place Directorate, part of the National Agriculture and Land Team, our team collaborates across government, statutory bodies, and industry in an agile, flexible environment. We prioritize a supportive, inclusive culture and utilize digital tools to stay connected.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience with Agriculture, Defra, and statutory bodies is essential.
* Politically aware with excellent communication and networking skills.
* Understanding of environmental sensitivities related to agricultural reforms.
* Proven ability to interpret evidence and propose risk-based solutions.
* Ability to prioritize and deliver complex work independently.
* Self-motivated with proactive idea development.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
* Execute tasks effectively, including through others.
* Embodies our organizational culture.
* Ensure information trustworthiness.
* Communicate key information clearly.
* Build relationships quickly.
* Manage challenging situations diplomatically.
Relevant capabilities include shaping organizational approach, achieving results, understanding the bigger picture, focusing on customers and partners, and delivering results through others.
Additional Information
This role includes incident management responsibilities, with training provided. The position is flexible/hybrid within England, with some travel required. Use of digital tools reduces travel needs.
For more details, contact:
* Kate Bayley: kate.bayley@environment-agency.gov.uk
* D-J Gent: dj.gent@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are assessed via competency questions, with interviews via MS Teams approximately two weeks after closing. Candidates may be placed on a reserve list for six months for alternative roles.
Key Competencies
1. Shapes organizational approach & delivery
2. Achieves results
3. Focuses on customers and partners
4. Delivers results through others
5. Seeing the bigger picture
Applicants from civil service should note the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and does not offer continuous service. We support flexible working and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Policy.
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