[ref. b04123722] Environment Agency Deputy Director Governance & Engagement

This post is an Environment Agency post at Deputy Director level with at EA salary £75,000. It is not a post at CS PB1 as indicated on the left-hand side bar of this advert. Further confirmation of the EA grade and terms and conditions can be found in the attached candidate pack.

This is a vacancy working for the Environment Agency, part of Defra Group. EA are not Civil Servants so terms will reflect that. Anyone moving from the Civil Service will lose their CS terms and benefits starting new employment with the EA.

Working with the Environment Agency means protecting and improving the environment for generations to come, tackling issues of national importance across a variety of disciplines.

We’re grouped into 14 areas across England, and our responsibilities span major industry regulation, flood defences, land contamination, water quality, fisheries and conservation. Such a broad scope of work calls for diverse, multi-skilled teams and exceptional leadership: together, we’ll promote sustainable growth, tackle climate change and secure a better future for everyone.

As Deputy Director for Governance and Engagement you’ll be at the heart of everything the Environment Agency does, leading our relationship with government. This is an exciting, fast-paced and rewarding role on the Strategy Directorate’s leadership team, working alongside the Director of Strategy and four other Deputy Directors.

Candidates will have the opportunity to find out more about the role as there will be a virtual briefing session on Tuesday 15 October at 12.30. Invitations can be acquired by emailing: Rebecca.allen@environment-agency.gov.uk

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply for a senior leadership position within the Environment Agency. This is a great place to work if you want to make a real difference in improving our environment and building a more sustainable future.

As Deputy Director for Governance and Engagement you’ll be at the heart of everything the Environment Agency does, leading our relationship with Government. This is an exciting, fast-paced and rewarding role, working alongside the Director of Strategy and four other Deputy Directors.

This role requires proven capabilities in working with complexity at a strategic level, effective collaboration, and influencing and shaping organisational direction.

In this role you will lead four branches:

• Government relations – lead our relationship with Ministers, Government and Parliament, including on policy and legislative developments; and support place-based and technical teams to engage with MPs.
• Governance – provide essential support to the Environment Agency Chair and Board and work with other relevant committees to ensure that the Environment Agency operates legally compliant governance in an innovative and efficient manner.
• Executive support – lead the private offices tasked with providing first class support to our Chair and Chief Executive, including strategic and tactical oversight of their engagement to provide maximum value for the organisation.
• Insight and engagement – provide expert professional advice and information to help the organisation engage with individuals, business and communities; and develop internal and external insight into the Environment Agency to support our decision making.

The Team

You’ll be working withing the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance (STA) Directorate reporting to our Director of Strategy. STA is at the heart of the Environment Agency. Its passionate and skilled people provide national-once services to enable our organisation to thrive.

You will support and drive the team, embedding new ways of thinking and working across the organisation.