Strategy & Government Relations Officer – 32590
Apply for the Strategy & Government Relations Officer – 32590 role at the Environment Agency.
The Environment Agency’s Strategy Directorate is seeking an enthusiastic individual to support strategic thinking and strengthen the agency’s reputation with Government, Parliament, and key stakeholders. In this high‑profile role you will collaborate across the organisation on flood risk, climate adaptation, environmental protection, circular economy, and water resources, and support the agency’s emergency response during major flood incidents.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinating and quality‑assuring responses to high‑profile requests, such as ministerial correspondence.
* Managing shared inboxes, tracking actions, and improving information flow.
* Supporting responses to parliamentary questions, ministerial or senior briefings.
* Delivering impactful engagement with external stakeholders.
* Monitoring trends, government and political activity, and sharing good intelligence across the organisation.
* Building and maintaining effective relationships across the Defra Group, including senior leadership.
* Supporting incident management activities.
Required Skills and Experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to present information clearly and accurately.
* A flexible approach with the ability to deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines.
* Resilience under pressure and confidence in knowing when to seek guidance and support.
* Experience in a customer‑facing or stakeholder engagement role, with a focus on building relationships and maintaining a positive reputation.
* Strong organisational skills, including effective management of knowledge and information.
* An understanding of parliamentary and government processes, or experience in stakeholder engagement (desirable but not essential).
Additional Information
Location: You’ll have an EA Office base location; the role is national and flexible/hybrid with some travel and overnight stays required.
For queries, contact eatalent@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are “blind” assessed using competency question responses. Interviews will be held via MS Teams from mid‑January.
We Are Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment: a guaranteed interview will be offered to any applicant whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Artificial Intelligence
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. Where plagiarism has been identified, applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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