Strategic Design and Transition Programme – Strategy Policy Lead – 32167
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The Environment Agency (EA) is fully committed to an inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve, seeking, embracing and living diversity for the benefit of staff, communities and the environment.
Overview
This role leads analysis and advice around the Independent Water Commission (IWC) recommendations, helping shape the future of the EA, its structure, design and regulatory stance to protect and enhance the environment while supporting 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.
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.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time (12‑month contract)
* Location: National role; EA Office base location with flexible working; occasional travel and overnight stays may be required.
Application Process
Applications are blind assessed using the answers to the questions on the application form. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. For more information see the Job Profile or contact Emma Harding at emma.harding2@environment‑agency.gov.uk.
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working patterns, including job share arrangements. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with a disability.
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