Communication and Engagement Senior Advisor - 30649

Environment Agency; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking an experienced Communications and Engagement professional to join the Waste Regulatory Reforms Programme as a Senior Advisor on a fixed-term basis. The role focuses on delivering clear communications to a broad audience during regulatory reforms.

You will refine and deliver project Communication and Engagement plans, manage stakeholder relationships, and plan engagement events to maximise impact. Flexible working patterns are supported.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and engagement experience in a programme or project setting.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience planning and delivering engagement events with measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead refinement and delivery of project Communication and Engagement plans.
• Manage demanding relationships with key stakeholders internal and external.
• Plan and deliver engagement events to ensure maximum impact and outcomes.

Skills

Communication and Engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Event planning

Job description

Communication and Engagement Senior Advisor - 30649

Number of jobs available 1

Region National

City/Town All

Grade Staff Grade 6

Post Type Fixed Term

Role Type Communications / Marketing

Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Communications and Engagement professional to join the Waste Regulatory Reforms Programme. This is a temporary role until the end of March 2026 however there is the possibility of extension, subject to funding.
Defra’s Resources and Waste Strategy identified several reforms to waste regulation to help us drive towards a circular economy. Implementing this portfolio of legislative reforms is a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to make a seismic shift in the way waste and resources is managed in this country.
As a result, there is a need for a significant amount of engagement with industry to raise awareness of the legislative changes. We need to develop strong communications to inform the huge customer base of what they must do to comply.
You will lead the refinement and delivery of project Communication and Engagement plans. You will manage and maintain demanding relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally. You will lead and plan engagement events to ensure maximum impact, creating content and communications products.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.

The team The post sits in an evolving Waste Regulatory Reform Programme Management Office which sits within Waste Regulation in the Environment and Business directorate. The Programme Management Office is a growing team that supports the various projects to deliver regulatory reform.
You will work with the Communications and Change Lead and other communications leads across the Programme. You will support several projects with their communication and engagement needs.

Experience/skills required We are looking for people with strong Communication and Engagement experience who have worked within a programme or project setting. However, it’s your energy, communications skills and the way you motivate people that will set you apart. You’ll build effective relationships and encourage good Communication and Engagement as part of a larger, multidisciplinary programme team.
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.

Length of contract up to 12 months

Competence 1 Engages others

Description ‘Engages Others’ means an individual: plans, carries out and evaluates effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders following the ‘Working with others’ approach.
Please describe and provide example(s) of where you have planned and delivered effective stakeholder engagement and how your evaluation of the engagement informed your future practice.

Competence 2 Achieves Results

Description 'Achieves Results’ means an individual: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets and prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Please describe and provide example(s) of how you maximise your work output, prioritising tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.

Competence 3 Focuses on Customers and Partners

Description ‘Focusses on Customers and Partners’ means an individual: addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Please describe and provide example(s) of how you have identified the needs of a customer and delivered what is promised ensuring that they are satisfied with the outcomes

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

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 (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website .Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.