Strategy and Government Relations Advisor

Strategy and Government Relations Advisor – 32597

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These high‑profile roles demand collaboration, influence, and the ability to deliver outcomes that matter.

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, and 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.

These roles sit within the Environment Agency’s Strategy Directorate, working across two fast‑paced teams:
Government Relations and Strategy. Government Relations leads parliamentary engagement, ministerial briefing, and stakeholder relationships. The Strategy team drives corporate strategy, future thinking, and mission‑focused delivery.

Working at the heart of the organisation, you will deliver high‑profile work, from managing relationships with government departments to driving the vision set out in our EA2030 corporate strategy.

• Political judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to present information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills essential for working with colleagues and senior managers, building networks, and influencing outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting high‑quality briefings for ministers and senior leaders.
• Project management or organisational skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to anticipate political or stakeholder activity.
• Flexibility under pressure and calm decision‑making are key, alongside knowing when to seek support.
• Knowledge of environmental issues or sustainable growth and experience in organisation‑wide strategies and stakeholder engagement are desirable.

You will have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid, however some travel and overnight stays may be 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, please see the Candidate Information Pack for details.

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

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