Strategy & Government Relations Officer – 32590
Environment Agency – Join as a Strategy & Government Relations Officer.
We are searching for an enthusiastic individual to support the Environment Agency’s strategy, strengthen its reputation with government, parliament and key stakeholders. The role will operate across flood risk, climate adaptation, environmental protection, circular economy and water resources, delivering high‑quality responses, quality assurance and emergency response support.
Key responsibilities
* Coordinate and quality‑assure responses to high‑profile requests such as ministerial correspondence.
* Manage shared inboxes, track actions and improve information flow.
* Support responses to parliamentary questions, ministerial or senior briefings.
* Deliver impactful engagement with external stakeholders.
* Monitor trends, government and political activity and share intelligence across the organisation.
* Build and maintain effective relationships across the Defra Group, including senior leadership.
* Support incident management activities.
Key qualifications and experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to present information clearly and accurately.
* Flexible, capable of delivering high‑quality work to tight deadlines.
* Resilience under pressure and confidence in seeking guidance and support when needed.
* Experience in a customer‑facing or stakeholder‑engagement role, building relationships and maintaining a positive reputation.
* Strong organisational skills, including effective management of knowledge and information.
* Understanding of parliamentary and government processes, or experience in stakeholder engagement (desirable but not essential).
Additional information
Location: EA Office base – national role with flexible, hybrid working options. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Applications are ‘blind’ assessed using competency question responses. Interviews will be held via MS Teams from mid‑January.
For queries contact eatalent@environment-agency.gov.uk.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies and guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
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