Strategy and Government Relations Advisor

Strategy and Government Relations Advisor - 32597

We are looking for two enthusiastic individuals to join the Environment Agency’s Strategy Directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role at the heart of the organisation. In this role, you will help deliver the Environment Agency’s strategic thinking and strengthen its work with Government, Parliament, and key stakeholders. Successful candidates will either join the Government Relations team or the Strategy team within the Strategy Directorate.

Examples of critical work you could lead include coordinating inputs to key government processes, drafting high-quality briefings for government ministers, supporting the Chair or Chief Executive with key information, producing strategic insights on future environmental challenges or supporting the delivery of the Environment Agency’s corporate strategy. Your work will span issues such as flood risk, climate change, environmental protection, circular economy, planning, and water resources.

The roles also include supporting the Environment Agency’s emergency response, particularly during major flood incidents.

These dynamic roles require strong organisational skills, political awareness, and the ability to influence, collaborate and communicate effectively. Your work will strengthen the Environment Agency’s strategy and its reputation across Whitehall, Westminster, and beyond.

• Coordinate inputs to key government processes.
• Draft and deliver high-quality briefings to government ministers and senior leaders.
• Support the Chair or Chief Executive with key information and strategic insights.
• Produce strategic insights on future environmental challenges.
• Manage relationships with government departments and stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of the Environment Agency’s corporate strategy (EA2030).
• Provide incident response duties during major flood incidents.

• Political judgement, attention to detail, and clear presentation of information.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build networks and influence outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including drafting briefings for ministers.
• Project management/organisational skills, analytical thinking, and anticipation of political or stakeholder activity.
• Flexibility under pressure and calm decision-making.
• Knowledge of environmental issues or sustainable growth and experience in organisation-wide strategies and stakeholder engagement (desirable).

You will have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid, with some travel and overnight stays required.

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Applications are “blind” assessed using competency question responses. Interviews will be held via MS Teams from mid January. This role includes incident response duties – see the Candidate Information Pack for details.

Communicates Effectively

• Observes clear, accurate, persuasive communication in speaking and writing.
• Example scenario: manage stakeholders or protect organisation’s reputation through effective communication.

Focuses on Customers and Partners

• Addresses internal and external needs, manages expectations, anticipates reputational risks.
• Example scenario: manage customers under competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

• Analyses information, develops alternatives, takes timely decisions.
• Example scenario: decide on course of action to protect and enhance the Agency’s reputation.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs.

Artificial intelligence can be helpful to support your application. All examples must be truthful and from your own experience. Where plagiarism is identified, applications may be withdrawn.