Strategic Design and Transition Programme - Strategy Policy Specialist - 32182
We’re looking for an experienced Strategy and Policy Specialist to join the central Strategic Design and Transition Programme. The team will consider what the Independent Water Commission’s report means for the future of the Environment Agency, including options for the EA’s future shape and design, and how to protect and enhance the environment while supporting sustainable growth.
You will:
* Support work to provide high quality, balanced and evidence-based advice to support future thinking in light of the IWC report recommendations, in particular the recommendation to create one single water regulator.
* Support engagement with colleagues across Government, within the EA and with other regulators to ensure others are brought along as we develop our thinking.
* Embrace constructive challenge and diverse thinking whilst keeping pace in a fast-moving environment.
* Take a flexible approach and be willing to assist other projects and workstreams within the programme as needed.
* Be an active member of the Programme team, helping create the conditions for a high performing and agile team to thrive in the face of high demand and ambiguity.
The team
You’ll be an essential part of a small, motivated team working directly with the Strategic Design and Transition Programme Director and Deputy Directors. The team is still forming, but you can expect a friendly welcome and an engaging and rewarding environment to work in, where your personal development will be supported.
Experience/skills Required
* Experience of working with central government to develop policy, including working 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 often at short notice.
* Experience of working across boundaries and influencing at all levels.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an EA Office base location; as this is a national role the working location is flexible. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel. Some travel will be required, and this may occasionally include an overnight stay.
Please see Job Profile for more information. Any queries, contact james.gingell@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
Competence 1
Shapes organisational approach & delivery
Describe a time when you have been part of a team developing policy options against a demanding timetable. How did you draw from expertise and stakeholder views to present credible choices?
Competence 2
Influences and Persuades Others
Describe a time when you engaged with, influenced and galvanised a wide range of stakeholders around a common goal. What approaches and techniques did you use?
Competence 3
Leading and communicating
Describe a time when you have led others to deliver in a situation where desired outcomes were ambiguous and/or there was uncertainty.
Competence 4
Technical Skills
Describe your view of the key challenges and opportunities in implementing the Independent Water Commission's recommendation for a single integrated water regulator, based on your understanding of the water sector and environmental regulation.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application. The Environment Agency aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.
Other information
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working patterns. We guarantee interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. We are a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra and use Central Government frameworks for external recruitment.
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