Strategic Design and Transition Programme - Strategy Policy Lead - 32167
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Job Overview
You will lead the development of strategy and policy to shape the future of EA in response to the Independent Water Commission report recommendations, including the proposal for a single water regulator.
Responsibilities
* Lead work to provide high quality, balanced and evidence-based advice to support future thinking in light of the IWC report recommendations.
* Lead engagement with colleagues across Government, within EA and other regulators to ensure others are brought along as we develop our thinking.
* Support work to seek and make improvements to water regulation in advance of any future legislative change.
* Lead work to support Government Departments as they shape future policy by coordinating EA views and advice.
* Embrace constructive challenge and diverse thinking whilst keeping pace in a fast-moving environment.
* Take a flexible approach assisting other projects and workstreams within the programme as needed.
* Be an active member of the team, playing a role in creating conditions for a high performing and agile team to thrive and be resilient often in the face of high demand and ambiguity.
Qualifications
* Knowledge and understanding of environmental management and/or the water sector, how it is managed and regulated and the EA’s role in that.
* Experience of working in 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 issue and information into simple, targeted advice often at short notice.
* Experience of working across boundaries and influencing at all levels.
Additional Information
Base location: EA Office; the working location is flexible. Some travel will be required, occasionally including an overnight stay.
Applications are blind assessed. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
Length of contract: up to 12 months.
We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share, and we have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.
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Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; all examples and statements must be truthful and factually accurate. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal.
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