Strategy & Government Relations Officer - 32590
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the Environment Agency’s strategic thinking and strengthen its reputation with Government, Parliament, and key stakeholders. This high‑profile role requires organisational skills, political awareness and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver outcomes that matter.
Key responsibilities
* Coordinating and quality‑assuring responses to high‑profile requests, including 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 intelligence across the organisation.
* Building and maintaining effective relationships across the Defra Group, including senior leadership.
* Supporting incident management activities.
Required skills and experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and 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.
* Understanding of parliamentary and government processes, or experience in stakeholder engagement (desirable but not essential).
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, and we have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.
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