Overview
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect 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.
You will work right at the centre of our transformation on water industry enforcement. As a programme manager you will support the programme team to identify their objectives and deliver significant business change to our enforcement capacity and capabilities.
Responsibilities
* Identify the key outcomes required from programmes and the projects within them, and present these with clarity.
* Develop and maintain a programme plan and present it as a product that the programme team can engage with to track progress, join up work, and create efficiencies.
* Work with workstream leads to identify activities, resource requirements, milestones and when support is required.
* Set programme controls and assurance, enabling the programme to adapt to change as needed.
* Apply and advise the programme team on governance, including creating business cases.
* Capture, manage and report on risks and issues, understanding what constitutes a programme-specific risk and how to escalate appropriately.
* Lead programme meetings, engaging all members to deliver common goals and motivating the team.
* Report progress to different levels of the organisation and Defra, tailoring communications for the audience.
The Team
This role will work closely with the Chief Regulators Group and Water Regulation in the national Environment and Business Directorate. The Water Regulation Programme Office is a new team working on high-profile, cross-cutting work, giving you visibility of water industry enforcement across the organisation.
Experience/Skills Required
* Demonstrable experience successfully leading projects and project teams.
* An understanding or experience of transforming complex organisations.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills; the ability to present complex information clearly to enable decisions.
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with dispersed customers and to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, encouraging consideration of diversity in work.
* Ability to respond to tight deadlines and prioritise.
* Thrives in a fast-paced, complex and changing environment; confident in leading project teams through uncertainty and ambiguity as a proactive problem solver.
* Understanding of water industry, regulation or enforcement activities would be useful.
Contact and Additional Information
* This role is initially advertised until end March 2026 and may be extended to end March 2027.
* National role with flexible/hybrid working location; EA Office base location; some travel and overnights may be required.
* Inclusive development plan and appropriate training provided.
* Applications are blind assessed using competency questions.
* Queries: tamsin.appleton@environment-agency.gov.uk.
* Interviews will be via MS Teams; reserve list policy may apply.
* Length of contract: Up to 31/03/2026.
Competencies
1. Programme and Project Management
Description: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
2. Delivers Results Through Others
Description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time and to required standards.
3. Influences and Persuades Others
Description: Presents a case in a convincing way to win people over and encourage following plans.
4. Communicates Effectively
Description: Listens, questions to understand, and conveys information clearly both verbally and in writing.
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Job location and postings
* Wadebridge, Bodmin, Launceston, Truro, St Agnes, and other locations with multiple postings.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job shares. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities.
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