Deputy Director for Environmental Markets & Regulation - 30904

Environment Agency; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Deputy Director for Environmental Markets & Regulation to lead initiatives supporting a circular and Net-Zero economy. This role involves managing teams, engaging with stakeholders, and providing regulatory direction to ensure impactful delivery of environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing complex work programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialist operational teams.
• Collaborate with government, industry, and regulators.
• Translate policy into impactful delivery.

Skills

Operational leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Deputy Director for Environmental Markets & Regulation - 30904

We are seeking a strategic leader to support the Environment Agency's mission of delivering a circular and Net-Zero economy through regulation of market-based schemes. This permanent role involves managing specialist operational teams, collaborating with government, industry, and regulators, and providing expert regulatory direction. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven operational leadership, excellent communication skills, and experience managing complex work programmes and change. They will operate with autonomy, translating policy into impactful delivery, and navigate complex political environments. The role reports to the Director of Operations and involves engaging with various stakeholders, responding to incidents, and championing diversity and inclusion within the team. Virtual interviews are scheduled for 28th & 29th July 2025, with a briefing call on 28th May 2025.