Strategic Design and Transition Programme - Strategy Policy Lead - 32167

Overview

Lead strategy & policy for EA's water regulation transition based on IWC report.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder engagement
• policy coordination
• evidence advice
• regulatory improvement
• team leadership
• cross‑agency liaison

Tasks

-Lead engagement with colleagues across Government, within the EA and other regulators to ensure others are brought along as we develop our thinking. -Lead work to support Government Departments as they shape future policy by coordinating EA views and advice. -Lead work to provide high quality, balanced and evidence-based advice to support future thinking in light of the IWC report recommendations, in particular the recommendation to create one single water regulator. -Take a flexible approach assisting other projects and workstreams within the programme as needed. -Be an active member of the team, playing a role in creating conditions for a high performing and agile team to thrive and be resilient often in the face of high demand and ambiguity. -Support work to seek and make improvements to water regulation in advance of any future legislative change.

Requirements

• environmental management
• water sector
• communication
• policy development
• strategic thinking
• influencing

What You Bring

-Knowledge and understanding of environmental management and/or the water sector, how it is managed and regulated and the EA’s role in that. -Excellent communication and engagement skills, including the ability to translate complex or ambiguous issue and information into simple, targeted advice often at short notice. -Experience of working in central government to develop policy, including working with specialists such as economists and scientists. -Ability to think and act strategically. -Experience of working across boundaries and influencing at all levels.

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About Environment Agency

-Established to regulate and protect the environment, the agency plays a pivotal role in safeguarding natural resources. -With a mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment, it ensures proper management of water, waste, and air quality. -The agency works on diverse projects, from flood defense systems to energy-efficient infrastructure, enhancing public safety. -Key areas of specialization include water resources, marine protection, waste management, and sustainability in transport and utilities. -It operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, coordinating with governments and private entities to drive environmental improvements. -Notably, it manages complex flood risk programs and pollution control measures, often taking innovative approaches to problem-solving. -The agency is a cornerstone of the UK's environmental policies, ensuring compliance and setting benchmarks for future generations.

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Interview Process

-blind assessment of applications using answers to the competency questions. -ms teams interview within two weeks of the closing date.