Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666
The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are advancing reform of agricultural policy and spending in England, moving from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. ELM schemes incentivise farmers and land managers to deliver water, soil and biodiversity outcomes alongside food production. This role involves influencing the design and delivery of incentives within the wider context of our response to government reviews and supporting the EA2030 strategy and government targets for water, the environment and climate.
This role will contribute to informing and shaping the future of ELM, particularly the delivery of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). You will deliver and provide oversight of Programme milestones, advise in meetings, manage commissions, identify risks and resource requirements, and work with senior leaders across teams and organisations to articulate a scheme that supports and delivers outcomes.
The Environment Agency ELM team sits within the Nature & Place Directorate, part of the National Agriculture and Land Team, working with government, statutory bodies and industry. We work in an agile, fast-paced, flexible and collaborative environment and value a welcoming, safe, supportive culture. We are dispersed and use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.
Responsibilities
* Provide advice in meetings and manage commissions related to CSHT and ELM schemes.
* Deliver and oversee programme milestones, identify future risks and resource requirements.
* Collaborate with diverse teams and organisations, including senior leaders, to articulate a scheme that supports desired outcomes.
* Influence design and delivery of incentives within the wider government reform context.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of the scheme through its design and delivery.
Experience/Skills Required
* Experience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies; essential.
* Politically aware with excellent communication and networking skills.
* Understanding of environmental sensitivities linked to significant agriculture sector reform.
* Experience interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose robust, risk-based solutions.
* Ability to prioritise and deliver complex work; self-starter who develops and advances ideas.
Ideal Competencies
* Shapes Organisational Approach & Delivery
* Achieves Results
* Seeing the Bigger Picture (Business of the EA)
* Focuses on Customers and Partners
* Delivers Results Through Others
Other Information
* EA base location is flexible/hybrid in England; some travel/overnights required.
* You will have an incident management objective in your development plan and appropriate training will be provided.
* We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share; please indicate any preferred working arrangements in your application.
* Guaranteed Interview policy to support applicants with a disability; applications meeting minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
* We may contact you regarding the crown service status and continuity of service as applicable; if unsure, consult your HR team.
Contacts for more information:
* Kate Bayley: kate.bayley@environment-agency.gov.uk
* D-J Gent: dj.gent@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are assessed on answers to competency questions. Interviews are expected via MS Teams two weeks after the closing date. If you are placed on a reserve list, your details may be held for up to 6 months for potential alternative posts.
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