Senior Consultant - Water Governance, Strategy & Policy

Job 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); andBe 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.#indeed#LI-CCIBot and Third-Party Applications Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration.

Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration.  Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact C for assistance.

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