Senior Consultant - Water Governance, Strategy & Policy

Icf; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking Senior Consultants to join the water team within the UK environmental policy group. The role sits in the European Policy, Research, Evaluation and Strategy unit and involves evaluating water policy programmes, governance models, and investments in water and flood resilience.

You will deliver high-quality analysis and contribute to proposals for Defra and public sector clients. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree or PhD in a related

Qualifications

• Degree, Master’s degree or PhD in relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience managing projects and budgets.
• Experience with UK policy-making would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluations of water policy programmes and governance models.
• Develop and appraise water resource management strategies.
• Contribute to proposals, bids, and grant applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients.

Skills

Environmental policy

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Data science

Economics

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in relevant discipline

Job description

Description

We are looking for Senior Consultants to join the water team in our growing UK environmental policy team. The role will sit in ICF’s European Policy, Research, Evaluation and Strategy unit.

ICF provides independent policy research, evaluation and analytical support to the Defra group and other UK public sector clients. We provide robust evidence and strategic support to policy-makers and regulators, using the latest research and evaluation methodologies, advanced data science and behavioural insights. We work across the full spectrum of UK environmental and related policies, from nature restoration to food production, climate adaptation to resource management.

We have a growing portfolio of work focused on diverse aspects of water policy. We are working on evaluations of flood risk management programmes, studies on new governance models for water resource management, mechanisms for mobilisation of finance for nature recovery, and appraisal of water-focused innovation programmes.

This demand for ICF support creates exciting opportunities for experienced consultants that have expertise in the evaluation of programmes, development of governance models and appraisal of investments in the water and flood resilience sector to work on projects that contribute directly to the development and improvement of policies and programmes.

When you join ICF we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further through excellent training and development support, structured career guidance systems, our mentoring programme, communities of practice and line management arrangements.

Successful candidates will have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrable interest and experience in environmental policy, especially in relation to water policy in the UK (e.g. water resources, floods, water quality)
• Strong qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills
• Skills in evaluation, economic analysis and appraisal, impact assessment, data science, and/or environmental economics
• Good understanding of UK policy-making process (experience of working on assignments for the UK Government would be an advantage)
• Degree, Master’s degree or PhD in relevant discipline
• Relevant professional experience of at least 5 years
• Experience managing projects, including budgets and research teams
• Business development experience, including contributing to proposals / grant applications
• Exceptional ability to write and communicate in English
• Strong organisational and collaborative working skills
• Highly-developed interpersonal skills and self-motivation

Prior experience in a consulting environment would be an advantage but we also welcome applicants with backgrounds in academia, government and non-governmental employment.

Right to Work, Location & Sponsorship (UK)

While we welcome applications from candidates internationally, this role is located in the United Kingdom, and successful candidates must:

• Have the legal right to work in the UK (or be eligible for sponsorship where applicable on a case-by-case basis); and
• Be physically located in the UK on Day 1 of employment (or shortly before your start date).

Please ensure you can meet the right-to-work and location requirements or would qualify for sponsorship where applicable.