Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666
The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We seek diversity and aim to create an environment where everyone feels valued.
England is reforming agricultural policy and spending through Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. ELM schemes incentivise farmers and land managers to deliver water, soil and biodiversity outcomes alongside food production, with public money for public goods.
Working with Defra and delivery partner colleagues, this role will help improve our services to farmers. These reforms support our EA2030 strategy and government targets for water, environment and climate. The role includes influencing the design and delivery of incentives within the wider organisational response to government reviews of water sector regulation and economic growth with nature recovery in mind.
The Environment Agency ELM team seeks dynamic, strategic thinkers to shape the future of ELM, particularly the delivery of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). You will contribute to the delivery of CSHT products for the Farming and Countryside Programme and support the continuous improvement of the scheme through design and delivery.
You will provide advice in meetings, manage commissions, oversee programme milestones, identify risks and resource requirements, and work across teams and organisations, including senior leaders, to articulate a scheme that supports outcomes.
The team The team sits within the Nature & Place Directorate, part of the National Agriculture and Land Team, working with government, statutory bodies and industry. We operate in an agile, fast-paced, flexible environment and use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel. We value our people and foster a welcoming, safe, supportive environment. We are a dispersed team and use technology to stay connected.
Experience/skills Required
* Experience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies is essential.
* Politically aware with excellent communication and networking skills.
* Understanding of environmental sensitivities related to significant agriculture sector reform.
* Experience interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose risk-based solutions for challenging problems.
* Ability to prioritise and deliver complex work; a self-starter who develops and advances ideas.
Ideal candidates will show they can:
* Get things done, including through others
* Embody our culture
* Ensure information is trusted
* Cascade key information
* Build relationships quickly
* Navigate difficult situations
Capabilities Shapes Organisational Approach & Delivery; Achieves Results; Seeing the Bigger Picture; Focuses on Customers and Partners; Delivers Results Through Others.
Contact and additional information
* EA Office base location is flexible/hybrid in England; some travel and overnights may be required.
* Read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for details. For more information please contact:
* Kate Bayley: kate.bayley@environment-agency.gov.uk
* D-J Gent: dj.gent@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are blind assessed based on competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams two weeks after the closing date. If you are shortlisted for a reserve list, your details may be kept for six months and an alternative post may be offered.
We welcome flexible working arrangements, including job share. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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