Strategic Design and Transition Programme – Strategy Policy Specialist – 32182
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Overview
The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking an experienced Strategy and Policy Specialist to join the Strategic Design and Transition Programme, working on the implications of the Independent Water Commission’s report and its recommendations for the future of the EA. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the EA at the forefront of policy development.
Responsibilities
* 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 an often fast‑moving working environment.
* Take a flexible approach and have willingness to assist other projects and workstreams within the programme as the need arises.
* Be an active member of the Programme team, playing a role in creating the conditions for a high‑performing and agile team to thrive and be resilient in the face of high demand and ambiguity.
Experience/Skills Required
* Experience of working with central government to develop policy, including collaboration with economists and scientists.
* Ability to think and act strategically.
* Excellent communication and engagement skills, including the ability to translate complex or ambiguous issues and information 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 a national role the working location is flexible. Some travel will be required, and this may occasionally include an overnight stay.
For more information, see the Job Profile. Any queries, contact james.gingell@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications
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.
Contract Length
Up to 12 months.
Competences
Competence 1 – Shapes organisational approach & delivery
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: Based on your understanding of the water sector and environmental regulation, what do you see as the key challenges and opportunities in implementing the Independent Water Commission's recommendation for a single integrated water regulator?
Additional Information
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; you would not be a Crown Servant. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status, contact your own HR Team.
We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. Please include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements in your application.
We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. Please see the guarantee details if you are a disabled candidate and your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal and disciplinary action. Please review the AI usage guidance.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
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