Strategic Design and Transition Programme - Strategy Policy Specialist - 32182
The Environment Agency (EA) is committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We seek diversity to benefit our staff, our communities, and our environment.
We’re looking for an experienced Strategy and Policy Specialist to join the central Strategic Design and Transition Programme. This role focuses on what the Independent Water Commission’s report means for the future of the EA, including considering options for the EA’s future shape and design and developing a plan to protect and enhance the environment while supporting sustainable growth. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the EA.
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 an often fast-moving working environment.
* Take a flexible approach and have a 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 often 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 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.
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.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by Defra and uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs.
Artificial intelligence note: AI can be a useful tool to support your application, but all examples must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application. See Civil Service Careers guidance for more information.
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