Strategic Design and Transition Programme – Strategy Policy Lead (32167)
We are looking for an experienced Strategy and Policy Specialist to take a lead role in a new EA team – the Strategic Design and Transition Programme. You will shape the future of the Environment Agency by interpreting the Independent Water Commission’s recommendations and developing a plan that protects the environment and supports sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
* Lead 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.
* Lead engagement with colleagues across Government, within the 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.
Experience & Skills Required
* 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.
Working Conditions
Location: EA Office base – flexible national role. Some travel will be required and may occasionally include an overnight stay. 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 and support persons with disabilities with guaranteed interview policy.
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. Applications may be withdrawn if plagiarism is identified.
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