Senior Strategy & Government Relations Advisor 32601

Environment Agency Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental agency in the UK is seeking enthusiastic individuals for key roles in their Strategy Directorate. Successful candidates will engage in strategic thinking, working closely with government and key stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing relationships, providing expert advice, and supporting the agency's emergency responses, especially during major flood incidents. Experience in government relations or strategy along with strong analytical skills is essential. Join a dedicated team making a real impact in environmental governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in government relations or strategy.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic thinking and work with government and stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on political and strategic issues.
• Support the agency's emergency response during flood incidents.

Skills

Campaigns

Job description

Job Overview

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We dont just talk about diversity; we seek it embrace it and live itfor the benefit of our staff our communities and our environment.

We are looking for four enthusiastic and experienced individuals to join the Environment Agencys Strategy Directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role at the heart of the organisation. Successful candidates will either join the Government Relations or the Strategy teams within the Strategy Directorate.

Role Summary

In this role youll shape the Environment Agencys strategic thinking and strengthen its work with Government Parliament and key stakeholders. Examples of critical work these roles could lead include managing relationships with Government departments producing strategic insights on future environmental challenges leading analytical sprints or problem-solving on corporate priorities responses to Select Committee inquiries devising political engagement strategies or handling or supporting the design and delivery of the Environment Agencys corporate strategy EA2030. You will provide expert advice to the Chair Chief Executive Executive Directors and senior managers on reputational political and strategic issues. You will work across multiple teams and cross-cutting projects.

Key Responsibilities

Your work will span issues such as flood risk climate change environmental protection circular economy planning and water resources. These roles will require agile and creative thinking political nous good relationship building and communication and strong analytical skills. The roles also include supporting the Environment Agencys emergency response particularly during major flood incidents and they may include line management. Working flexibly within the Strategy Directorate you will protect and enhance the Environment Agencys strategy and reputation across Whitehall and Westminster and beyond.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Campaigns

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy

1