13 Environmental Program jobs in the United Kingdom

Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666nEngland is undertaking the most significant reform of agricultural policy and spending in decades, moving from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. ELM schemes support farmers to provide public goods in return for public money. They incentivise farmers and land managers to deliver water, soil and biodiversity outcomes alongside food production. Working with Defra and delivery partner colleagues you will aim to radically improve our services to farmers. These reforms are essential to help grow and maintain a resilient, productive, agriculture sector, to realise our EA2030 strategy and government targets for water, the environment and climate. This role will include influencing the design and delivery of incentives within the wider context of shaping our organisational response to recent government reviews. These reviews aim to achieve clean and plentiful water working with the water sector and delivering greater economic growth and nature recovery through regulation.

The Environment Agency ELM team are seeking dynamic, strategic thinkers to join us at the forefront of informing and shaping the future of ELM, particularly the delivery of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). Delivering key CSHT products for the Farming and Countryside Programme, your expertise will contribute to continuous improvement of the scheme through its design and delivery. You will provide advice in meetings, manage commissions, deliver and provide oversight of Programme milestones, and identify future risks and resource requirements. You will be working across a variety of teams and organisations, with senior leaders, to articulate a scheme that supports and delivers our outcomes.

The team sits within the Nature & Place Directorate, part of the National Agriculture and Land Team, working alongside colleagues in government, statutory bodies and industry. We work in an agile, fast-paced, flexible and collaborative environment, managing uncertainty to deliver clarity. We are passionate about our people and foster a welcoming, safe, supportive environment where everyone feels valued. We are a dispersed team and use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.

Experience/skills Required

The role will represent our expertise to Defra, delivery bodies and the agriculture sector to achieve consistency, and make our organisations work better together. Experience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies is essential. You are politically aware with excellent communication and networking skills. You understand the environmental sensitivities associated with significant agriculture sector reform. You have experience of interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose effective risk-based solutions for challenging problems. You prioritise and deliver complex work. You are a self-starter who actively develops and take ideas forward. Ideal candidates will show they can:

get stuff done, including through others

embody our culture

make sure our information is trusted

cascade key information

build relationships quickly

soothe troubled waters.

Relevant capabilities: Shapes Organisational Approach & Delivery, Achieves Results, Seeing the Bigger Picture (Business of the EA), Focuses on Customers and Partners, Delivers Results Through Others

Contact and additional information

You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan. Appropriate training will be given. You’ll have an EA Office base location; however, as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid in England. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel/overnights will be required.

Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for information. For more information please contact:

Kate Bayley:

D-J Gent:

Applications are blind assessed using competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams two weeks after the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. The EA is not part of HM Civil Service; if applying from civil service, local government or other bodies, check status with your HR team.

We are unable to engage with the market directly via post, email or phone calls for external recruitment. Please visit the Crown Commercial Service for information on becoming a supplier if relevant.

Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666

Location: England (flexible/hybrid; national role).

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Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666nThe Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.nEngland is undertaking the most significant reform of agricultural policy and spending in decades, moving from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. ELM schemes support farmers to provide public goods in return for public money. They incentivise farmers and land managers to deliver water, soil and biodiversity outcomes alongside food production. Working with Defra and delivery partner colleagues you will aim to radically improve our services to farmers. These reforms are essential to help grow and maintain a resilient, productive, agriculture sector, to realise our EA2030 strategy and government targets for water, the environment and climate. This role will include influencing the design and delivery of incentives within the wider context of shaping our organisational response to recent government reviews. These reviews aim to achieve clean and plentiful water working with the water sector and delivering greater economic growth and nature recovery through regulation.nThe Environment Agency ELM team are seeking dynamic, strategic thinkers to join us at the forefront of informing and shaping the future of ELM, particularly the delivery of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). Delivering key CSHT products for the Farming and Countryside Programme, your expertise will contribute to continuous improvement of the scheme through its design and delivery. You will provide advice in meetings, manage commissions, deliver and provide oversight of Programme milestones, and identify future risks and resource requirements. You will be working across a variety of teams and organisations, with senior leaders, to articulate a scheme that supports and delivers our outcomes.nThe teamThe team sits within the Nature & Place Directorate, part of the National Agriculture and Land Team, working alongside colleagues in government, statutory bodies and industry. We work in an agile, fast-paced, flexible and collaborative environment, managing uncertainty to deliver clarity. We are passionate about our people and foster a welcoming, safe, supportive environment where everyone feels valued. We are a dispersed team and use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.nExperience/skills RequiredThe role will represent our expertise to Defra, delivery bodies and the agriculture sector to achieve consistency, and make our organisations work better together. Experience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies is essential. You are politically aware with excellent communication and networking skills. You understand the environmental sensitivities associated with significant agriculture sector reform. You have experience of interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose effective risk-based solutions for challenging problems. You prioritise and deliver complex work. You are a self-starter who actively develops and take ideas forward. Ideal candidates will show they can:

get stuff done, including through othersnembody our culturenmake sure our information is trustedncascade key informationnbuild relationships quicklynsoothe troubled waters.

Relevant capabilities: Shapes Organisational Approach & Delivery, Achieves Results, Seeing the Bigger Picture (Business of the EA), Focuses on Customers and Partners, Delivers Results Through OthersnContact and additional informationYou’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan. Appropriate training will be given. You’ll have an EA Office base location, however as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid in England. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel/overnights will be required. Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for information.nFor more information please contact:

Kate Bayley: Gent:

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams two weeks after the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.nCompetencesnCompetence 1Shapes organisational approach & deliveryDescription: Informing and influencing Government Policy and Agricultural scheme design and implementation is a key part of this role. Please provide an example of when you have actively supported strategic work and agreed or adopted organisational priorities, targets and resources.nCompetence 2Achieves ResultsDescription: The role involves prioritising and organising tasks and resources whilst working with uncertainty. Please tell us about a time where you have had to prioritise and organise work, to ensure timely delivery of results. How did you deal with uncertainty?nCompetence 3Focuses on Customers and PartnersDescription: Addressing the needs of internal and external customers. Please provide an example of where you have had to provide a rapid and effective response to a group of customers. How did you engage and manage expectations?nCompetence 4Delivers Results Through OthersDescription: Harnessing the team to deliver on time and to required standards. Please tell us about a time where you have successfully harnessed a group of people to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures. What were the key elements in ensuring success and what did you learn from the experience?nCompetence 5Seeing the big pictureDescription: The role involves understanding and reacting to the changing direction, goals and business of the Environment Agency. Please explain what you understand to be the major implications of recent government reviews on the water sector and regulatory reform on the Environment Agency?nWe are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.

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Job Description

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.

England is undertaking the most significant reform of agricultural policy and spending in decades, moving from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. ELM schemes support farmers to provide public goods in return for public money. They incentivise farmers and land managers to deliver water, soil and biodiversity outcomes alongside food production. Working with Defra and delivery partner colleagues you will aim to radically improve our services to farmers. These reforms are essential to help grow and maintain a resilient, productive, agriculture sector, to realise our EA2030 strategy and government targets for water, the environment and climate. This role will include influencing the design and delivery of incentives within the wider context of shaping our organisational response to recent government reviews. These reviews aim to achieve clean and plentiful water working with the water sector and delivering greater economic growth and nature recovery through regulation.

The Environment Agency ELM team are seeking dynamic, strategic thinkers to join us at the forefront of informing and shaping the future of ELM, particularly the delivery of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT).

Delivering key CSHT products for the Farming and Countryside Programme, your expertise will contribute to continuous improvement of the scheme through its design and delivery.

You will provide advice in meetings, manage commissions, deliver and provide oversight of Programme milestones, and identify future risks and resource requirements. You will be working across a variety of teams and organisations, with senior leaders, to articulate a scheme that supports and delivers our outcomes.

The team

The team sits within the Nature & Place Directorate, part of the National Agriculture and Land Team, working alongside colleagues in government, statutory bodies and industry. We work in an agile, fast-paced, flexible and collaborative environment, managing uncertainty to deliver clarity.

We are passionate about our people and foster a welcoming, safe, supportive environment where everyone feels valued. We are a dispersed team and use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.

Experience/skills Required

The role will represent our expertise to Defra, delivery bodies and the agriculture sector to achieve consistency, and make our organisations work better together.

Experience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies is essential.

You are politically aware with excellent communication and networking skills.

You understand the environmental sensitivities associated with significant agriculture sector reform.

You have experience of interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose effective risk-based solutions for challenging problems.

You prioritise and deliver complex work.

You are a self-starter who actively develops and take ideas forward.

Ideal candidates will show they can:

get stuff done, including through others

embody our culture

make sure our information is trusted

cascade key information

build relationships quickly

soothe troubled waters.

Relevant capabilities: Shapes Organisational Approach & Delivery, Achieves Results, Seeing the Bigger Picture (Business of the EA), Focuses on Customers and Partners, Delivers Results Through Others

Contact and additional information

You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan. Appropriate training will be given.

You’ll have an EA Office base location, however as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid in England. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel/overnights will be required.

Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for information. For more information please contact:

Kate Bayley:

D-J Gent:

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams two weeks after the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

Competencies

Shapes organisational approach & delivery

Informing and influencing Government Policy and Agricultural scheme design and implementation is a key part of this role. Please provide an example of when you have actively supported strategic work and agreed or adopted organisational priorities, targets and resources.

Achieves Results

The role involves prioritising and organising tasks and resources whilst working with uncertainty. Please tell us about a time where you have had to prioritise and organise work, to ensure timely delivery of results. How did you deal with uncertainty?

Focuses on Customers and Partners

Addressing the needs of internal and external customers. Please provide an example of where you have had to provide a rapid and effective response to a group of customers. How did you engage and manage expectations?

Delivers Results Through Others

Harnessing the team to deliver on time and to required standards. Please tell us about a time where you have successfully harnessed a group of people to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures. What were the key elements in ensuring success and what did you learn from the experience?

Seeing the big picture

The role involves understanding and reacting to the changing direction, goals and business of the Environment Agency. Please explain what you understand to be the major implications of recent government reviews on the water sector and regulatory reform on the Environment Agency?

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

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. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit the Crown Commercial Service information page for details.

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Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666

Penrith, England, United Kingdom

Kendal, England, United Kingdom

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Overview

Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666nThe Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce reflective of the communities we serve. We are seeking dynamic, strategic thinkers to join the Environment Agency’s ELM team and help shape the future of Environmental Land Management schemes, including the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). This role supports the design and delivery of incentives within the wider context of government reviews and EA2020/EA2030 targets for water, the environment and climate.nResponsibilities

Provide advice in meetings, manage commissions, and oversee Programme milestones.nIdentify future risks and resource requirements; work across diverse teams and organisations with senior leaders to articulate a scheme that supports outcomes.nInfluence the design and delivery of incentives within the Environmental Land Management context.nDeliver key CSHT products for the Farming and Countryside Programme and contribute to continuous improvement of the scheme through its design and delivery.nTeam and Environment

The team sits within the Nature & Place Directorate, part of the National Agriculture and Land Team, working with government, statutory bodies and industry. We operate in an agile, fast-paced, flexible, and collaborative environment, with a focus on reducing travel through smart tools and a supportive culture.nExperience and Qualifications

Experience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies is essential.nPolitically aware with excellent communication and networking skills.nUnderstanding of environmental sensitivities associated with significant agricultural sector reform.nExperience interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose risk-based solutions for challenging problems.nAbility to prioritise and deliver complex work; a self-starter who develops and advances ideas.nIdeal Candidates Will Demonstrate

Ability to get things done, including through others.nAbility to embody the organisation’s culture and build trusted information.nCapability to cascade key information and build relationships quickly.nResilience in managing and soothing stakeholder situations.nCompetencies

Shapes Organisational Approach & DeliverynAchieves ResultsnSeeing the Bigger PicturenFocuses on Customers and PartnersnDelivers Results Through OthersnLocation and Working Arrangements

EA Office base location is flexible/hybrid in England with some travel/overnights required. You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan; appropriate training will be provided.nHow to Apply and Additional Information

Applications are blind assessed using competency questions. Interviews are expected via MS Teams two weeks after the closing date. If you are applying from Civil Service, note EA is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant. Flexible working patterns are welcome, including job share. We guarantee interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets minimum criteria. For information, contact: Kate Bayley ( ) or D-J Gent ( ).nWe encourage diverse applications and are committed to equal opportunity.

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The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.

England is undertaking the most significant reform of agricultural policy and spending in decades, moving from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. ELM schemes support farmers to provide public goods in return for public money. They incentivise farmers and land managers to deliver water, soil and biodiversity outcomes alongside food production. Working with Defra and delivery partner colleagues you will aim to radically improve our services to farmers. These reforms are essential to help grow and maintain a resilient, productive, agriculture sector, to realise our EA2030 strategy and government targets for water, the environment and climate. This role will include influencing the design and delivery of incentives within the wider context of shaping our organisational response to recent government reviews. These reviews aim to achieve clean and plentiful water working with the water sector and delivering greater economic growth and nature recovery through regulation.

The Environment Agency ELM team are seeking dynamic, strategic thinkers to join us at the forefront of informing and shaping the future of ELM, particularly the delivery of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT).

Delivering key CSHT products for the Farming and Countryside Programme, your expertise will contribute to continuous improvement of the scheme through its design and delivery.

You will provide advice in meetings, manage commissions, deliver and provide oversight of Programme milestones, and identify future risks and resource requirements. You will be working across a variety of teams and organisations, with senior leaders, to articulate a scheme that supports and delivers our outcomes.

The team sits within the Nature & Place Directorate, part of the National Agriculture and Land Team, working alongside colleagues in government, statutory bodies and industry. We work in an agile, fast-paced, flexible and collaborative environment, managing uncertainty to deliver clarity.

We are passionate about our people and foster a welcoming, safe, supportive environment where everyone feels valued. We are a dispersed team and use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.

Experience/skills Required

The role will represent our expertise to Defra, delivery bodies and the agriculture sector to achieve consistency, and make our organisations work better together. Experience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies is essential. You are politically aware with excellent communication and networking skills. You understand the environmental sensitivities associated with significant agriculture sector reform. You have experience of interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose effective risk-based solutions for challenging problems. You prioritise and deliver complex work. You are a self-starter who actively develops and take ideas forward.

Ideal candidates will show they can:

get stuff done, including through others

embody our culture

make sure our information is trusted

cascade key information

build relationships quickly

soothe troubled waters.

Relevant capabilities: Shapes Organisational Approach & Delivery, Achieves Results, Seeing the Bigger Picture (Business of the EA), Focuses on Customers and Partners, Delivers Results Through Others

Contact and additional information

You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan. Appropriate training will be given. You’ll have an EA Office base location, however as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid in England. Some travel/overnights will be required. Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for information. For more information please contact:

Kate Bayley:

D-J Gent:

Applications are blind assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams two weeks after the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

Competencies

Shapes organisational approach & deliverynInforming and influencing Government Policy and Agricultural scheme design and implementation is a key part of this role. Provide an example of when you have supported strategic work and aligned organisational priorities, targets and resources.

Achieves ResultsnPrioritising and organising tasks and resources whilst working with uncertainty. Tell us about a time you prioritised and organised work to ensure timely delivery.

Focuses on Customers and PartnersnAddressing the needs of internal and external customers. Provide an example of a rapid and effective response to customers and how you managed expectations.

Delivers Results Through OthersnHarnessing the team to deliver on time and to required standards. Tell us about a time you coordinated a group to deliver results.

Seeing the Big PicturenUnderstanding and reacting to the changing direction, goals and business of the Environment Agency. Explain implications of recent government reviews on the water sector and regulatory reform.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns, including job sharing. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses government frameworks for recruitment.

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Overview

Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666nThe Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce. England is reforming agricultural policy and spending, moving from the CAP to the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. ELM schemes incentivise farmers and land managers to deliver water, soil and biodiversity outcomes alongside food production. This role will influence the design and delivery of incentives within the wider context of the organisation’s response to government reviews and aims to support the EA2030 strategy and targets for water, the environment and climate.nThe Environment Agency ELM team seeks dynamic, strategic thinkers to join us at the forefront of informing and shaping the future of ELM, particularly the delivery of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT).nResponsibilities

Deliver key CSHT products for the Farming and Countryside Programme, contributing to continuous improvement of the scheme through its design and delivery.nProvide advice in meetings, manage commissions, deliver and provide oversight of Programme milestones, and identify future risks and resource requirements.nWork across a variety of teams and organisations, with senior leaders, to articulate a scheme that supports and delivers outcomes.nThe team sits within the Nature & Place Directorate, part of the National Agriculture and Land Team, working with government, statutory bodies and industry. The environment is agile, fast-paced, flexible and collaborative; smart tools are used to stay connected and reduce travel.nExperience and Qualifications

Experience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies is essential.nPolitically aware with excellent communication and networking skills.nUnderstanding of environmental sensitivities associated with significant agriculture sector reform.nExperience interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose effective risk-based solutions for challenging problems.nAbility to prioritise and deliver complex work.nSelf-starter who actively develops and takes ideas forward.nIdeal candidates will show they can: get stuff done (including through others); embody our culture; ensure information is trusted; cascade key information; build relationships quickly; soothe troubled waters.nCapabilities

Shapes Organisational Approach & DeliverynAchieves ResultsnSeeing the Bigger Picture (Business of the EA)nFocuses on Customers and PartnersnDelivers Results Through OthersnAdditional Information

You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan; appropriate training will be given. You’ll have an EA Office base location, but as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid in England. Some travel/overnights will be required. Read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for more information. For more information contact:nKate Bayley: Gent: are blind assessed using competency questions. Interviews are expected via MS Teams two weeks after the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, details may be kept for 6 months and you may be offered an alternative post.nWe are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities.nThe Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment; we are unable to engage directly via post, email or phone for recruitment purposes. For supplier opportunities, visit the Crown Commercial Service information at gov.uk.nSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelnEmployment type

Full-timenJob function

Management and Manufacturing

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Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management

Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666nThe Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to delivering high-quality services. This role focuses on shaping and delivering Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes, including the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT), in partnership with Defra, delivery bodies and other stakeholders. The role supports the EA2030 strategy and government targets for water, the environment and climate by influencing the design and delivery of incentives and the Agency’s response to recent government reviews.nResponsibilitiesnProvide strategic advice in meetings, manage commissions, and oversee Programme milestones across teams and organisations, including senior leaders.nIdentify future risks and resource requirements to ensure effective delivery of ELM reforms.nContribute to the continuous improvement of CSHT through scheme design and delivery.nArticulate a scheme that supports outcomes across the business, working with internal and external partners.nExperience/Skills RequirednExperience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies; ability to represent EA expertise to achieve consistency and better collaboration.nPolitically aware with excellent communication and networking skills.nUnderstanding of environmental sensitivities related to major agricultural sector reform.nExperience interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose risk-based solutions for challenging problems.nAbility to prioritise and deliver complex work; a self-starter who proactively develops and advances ideas.nIdeal candidates will demonstrate: getting things done through others, embodying EA culture, ensuring trusted information, cascading key information, building rapid relationships, and calming stakeholder situations.nCapabilitiesnShapes Organisational Approach & DeliverynAchieves ResultsnSeeing the Bigger Picture (Business of the EA)nFocuses on Customers and PartnersnDelivers Results Through OthersnAdditional InformationnNational role with flexible/hybrid working in England; some travel and occasional overnight stays may be required.nYou’ll have an EA Office base location; incident management objective may be in your development plan; appropriate training will be provided.nRead the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for more information. For enquiries contact:nKate Bayley: Gent: are blind assessed against competency questions. Interviews are expected via MS Teams two weeks after the closing date. If you are on a reserve list, your details may be held for 6 months for potential alternative posts.

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Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666n1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.

England is undertaking the most significant reform of agricultural policy and spending in decades, moving from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. ELM schemes support farmers to provide public goods in return for public money. They incentivise farmers and land managers to deliver water, soil and biodiversity outcomes alongside food production. Working with Defra and delivery partner colleagues you will aim to radically improve our services to farmers. These reforms are essential to help grow and maintain a resilient, productive, agriculture sector, to realise our EA2030 strategy and government targets for water, the environment and climate. This role will include influencing the design and delivery of incentives within the wider context of shaping our organisational response to recent government reviews. These reviews aim to achieve clean and plentiful water working with the water sector and delivering greater economic growth and nature recovery through regulation.

The Environment Agency ELM team are seeking dynamic, strategic thinkers to join us at the forefront of informing and shaping the future of ELM, particularly the delivery of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT).

Delivering key CSHT products for the Farming and Countryside Programme, your expertise will contribute to continuous improvement of the scheme through its design and delivery. You will provide advice in meetings, manage commissions, deliver and provide oversight of Programme milestones, and identify future risks and resource requirements. You will be working across a variety of teams and organisations, with senior leaders, to articulate a scheme that supports and delivers our outcomes.

The team

The team sits within the Nature & Place Directorate, part of the National Agriculture and Land Team, working alongside colleagues in government, statutory bodies and industry. We work in an agile, fast-paced, flexible and collaborative environment, managing uncertainty to deliver clarity. We are passionate about our people and foster a welcoming, safe, supportive environment where everyone feels valued. We are a dispersed team and use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.

Experience/skills Required

The role will represent our expertise to Defra, delivery bodies and the agriculture sector to achieve consistency, and make our organisations work better together.

Experience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies is essential.

You are politically aware with excellent communication and networking skills.

You understand the environmental sensitivities associated with significant agriculture sector reform.

You have experience of interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose effective risk-based solutions for challenging problems.

You prioritise and deliver complex work.

You are a self-starter who actively develops and take ideas forward.

Ideal candidates will show they can:

get stuff done, including through others

embody our culture

make sure our information is trusted

cascade key information

build relationships quickly

soothe troubled waters.

Relevant capabilities: Shapes Organisational Approach & Delivery, Achieves Results, Seeing the Bigger Picture (Business of the EA), Focuses on Customers and Partners, Delivers Results Through Others

Contact and additional information

You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan. Appropriate training will be given.

You’ll have an EA Office base location, however as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid in England.

We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel/overnights will be required.

Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for information. For more information please contact:

Kate Bayley:

D-J Gent:

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams two weeks after the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.

Competence 1nShapes organisational approach & delivery

DescriptionnInforming and influencing Government Policy and Agricultural scheme design and implementation is a key part of this role. Please provide an example of when you have actively supported strategic work and agreed or adopted organisational priorities, targets and resources. If many applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.

Competence 2nAchieves Results

DescriptionnThe role involves prioritising and organising tasks and resources whilst working with uncertainty. Please tell us about a time where you have had to prioritise and organise work, to ensure timely delivery of results. How did you deal with uncertainty?

Competence 3nFocuses on Customers and Partners

DescriptionnAddressing the needs of internal and external customers. Please provide an example of where you have had to provide a rapid and effective response to a group of customers. How did you engage and manage expectations?

Competence 4nDelivers Results Through Others

DescriptionnHarnessing the team to deliver on time and to required standards. Please tell us about a time where you have successfully harnessed a group of people to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures. What were the key elements in ensuring success and what did you learn from the experience?

Competence 5nSeeing the big picture

DescriptionnListed as 'Business of the Environment Agency' in the capability dictionary. The role involves understanding and reacting to the changing direction, goals and business of the Environment Agency. Please explain what you understand to be the major implications of recent government reviews on the water sector and regulatory reform on the Environment Agency?

NotesnIf you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team. We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. 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. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit for more information.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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Our client, a large-scale public institution in **Derby, Derbyshire, UK**, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Head of Environmental Services & Facilities Management. This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of all facilities management operations and environmental sustainability initiatives across multiple sites. The position requires a robust understanding of building maintenance, health and safety, resource management, and a proactive approach to environmental stewardship. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the efficient, safe, and sustainable operation of the institution's physical infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive facilities management strategies and policies to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Oversee the management of all building services, including maintenance (planned and reactive), repairs, cleaning, and groundskeeping.
• Lead the development and execution of sustainability initiatives, focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Ensure all facilities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, conducting regular audits and risk assessments.
• Manage contracts with external service providers, including cleaning contractors, security firms, and maintenance specialists, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget, controlling expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of facilities and environmental staff, fostering a positive and high-performance culture.
• Oversee capital projects related to building upgrades, refurbishments, and new installations, ensuring timely and budget-conscious completion.
• Implement and manage robust waste management programs, including recycling and hazardous waste disposal.
• Develop and deliver training programs on health, safety, and environmental best practices for staff.
• Maintain and update asset management records for all facilities and equipment.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and critical incidents, developing and implementing contingency plans.
• Promote a culture of environmental responsibility and sustainability throughout the organization.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as BIFM Level 5 or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in facilities management and environmental services, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies within large organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of building maintenance, H&S legislation (e.g., COSHH, RIDDOR), and environmental regulations.
• Strong experience in contract management and managing third-party service providers.
• Excellent financial management skills, including budget development and control.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive change initiatives.
• Proficiency in CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) software.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., BIFM, IEMA) is advantageous.

This is a critical role that offers the opportunity to shape the operational environment and environmental legacy of a significant institution. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and sustainability, we want to hear from you.