We are recruiting a Senior Advisor within our national Planning and Place team, leading our work on nature recovery through the spatial planning system.
The Environment Agency is committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We seek and embrace diversity to benefit our staff, our communities and our environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the Environment Agency’s spatial planning approach to nature recovery.
* Shaping legislation, policy and guidance, including leading Government consultation responses; with a current focus on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
* Managing work programmes, including governance, budget planning and reporting.
* Supporting our cross‑organisation thinking on nature recovery‑led growth, including alignment with operational teams and key national programme leads, and supporting consistent implementation approaches.
* Supporting work of the team on Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS).
* Collaborating with colleagues across national policy teams to strengthen alignment between nature recovery and other spatial planning policies, including BNG, LNRS, Nature Restoration Fund/Environmental Delivery Plans, climate adaptation plans, and wider planning and investment programmes.
* Building organisational capability on spatial planning and nature recovery through guidance, tools, training, communications and technical advice.
* Acting as a proactive and influential partner with Government, arm’s‑length bodies, local authorities and sector networks to drive nature‑positive, place‑based growth.
Experience and Skills
* Strong understanding of nature recovery and environmental legislation and policy, and the ability to translate this into practical tools, guidance and ways of working.
* Knowledge and experience of Biodiversity Net Gain and other nature recovery policies in practice.
* Good understanding of the spatial planning system and how it can be used to support environmental outcomes.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, including with senior policy leads.
* Experience working in the environment or planning sector, or ability to demonstrate relevant transferable skills.
* Project/programme management experience.
* Ability to prioritise and manage complex workloads.
* Confidence working independently and collaboratively.
* Flexible and adaptable mindset, with the ability to respond positively to changing priorities.
Benefits
* Access to a range of development opportunities, with training and support provided.
* National role – location flexibility; some travel and overnight stays may be required.
* Flexible working patterns are welcomed.
* Guaranteed interview policy for disabled applicants.
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