Overview
Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666
The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce. England is reforming agricultural policy and spending through Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes, moving from CAP to ELM. ELM schemes incentivise farmers and land managers to deliver water, soil and biodiversity outcomes alongside food production. This role supports Defra and delivery partner colleagues to improve services to farmers and influence the design and delivery of incentives within the broader context of EA2030 strategy and government targets for water, environment and climate. The role may influence the design and delivery of incentives amid recent government reviews to achieve clean water, stronger regulation and greater economic growth and nature recovery.
The Environment Agency ELM team seeks dynamic, strategic thinkers to help inform and shape the future of ELM, particularly the delivery of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). The role involves delivering key CSHT products within the Farming and Countryside Programme and contributing to continuous improvement of the scheme through its design and delivery.
Responsibilities
* Provide advice in meetings, manage commissions, oversee programme milestones, identify risks and resource requirements.
* Collaborate across teams and organisations with senior leaders to articulate a scheme that supports and delivers outcomes.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of CSHT and the Farming and Countryside Programme through design and delivery.
Experience / Qualifications
* Experience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies is essential.
* Politically aware with excellent communication and networking skills.
* Understanding environmental sensitivities associated with significant agriculture sector reform.
* Experience interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose effective, risk-based solutions for challenging problems.
* Ability to prioritise and deliver complex work; self-starter who actively develops and takes ideas forward.
* Ideal candidates can demonstrate: getting things done through others, embodying culture, ensuring information is trusted, cascading key information, building relationships quickly, and managing difficult situations.
Capabilities
* Shapes Organisational Approach & Delivery
* Achieves Results
* Seeing the Bigger Picture
* Focuses on Customers and Partners
* Delivers Results Through Others
Location & Travel
EA Office base location; national role with flexible/hybrid working in England. Some travel and overnight stays are required. The team uses smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.
Application Process & Additional Information
Applications are assessed blindly using competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams two weeks after the closing date. If you consent to being placed on a reserve list, your details may be held for 6 months for potential alternative posts.
For more information please contact:
* Kate Bayley: kate.bayley@environment-agency.gov.uk
* D-J Gent: dj.gent@environment-agency.gov.uk
The Environment Agency is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to flexible working patterns, including job share. A Guaranteed Interview Policy is in place for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. If you are unsure of your status under Civil Service rules, contact your HR team for guidance.
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