G5 Communications and Engagement Business Partner - 31973This is an opportunity to help tell the story of the Environment Agency.Job Description This role supports the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance (STA) Directorate across several high-profile areas as the organisation evolves to respond to environmental challenges outlined in EA2030. The Internal Communications and Engagement (ICE) team is building cohesion across directorates, with roles that oversee a portfolio of work while collaborating to share insight and provide resilience. The team plans and coordinates activity across STA to ensure people receive the right information in the right format, at the right time.ResponsibilitiesWork across a portfolio of themes, acting as a vital link between the directorate and the wider ICE team.Develop effective relationships with stakeholders and customers across the organisation.Plan strategy, share and drive best practice, set editorial standards, ensure executional consistency, and align with organisational priorities and brand.Align communications and engagement with the central narrative and assure corporate discipline to improve message consistency.Champion high standards and help our people engage with what matters.Influence teams and departments to maximise the effectiveness of our work.The teamThe business partner team is a small cross-functional group of communication and engagement experts within the ICE team, part of the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance Directorate. We collaborate with Defra Group Communications and other colleagues to:ENABLE effective communications and engagement by ensuring the right tools, skills and ways of working.PLAN AND DELIVER integrated activities, continually improving how we engage with our people.Experience/skills RequiredAbility to persuade, influence and reason with others is vital in this role.Experience and understanding of planning and delivering excellent communications and engagement activities to drive operational improvements.Ability to balance understanding of EA2030 challenges with prioritisation of individual projects and programmes.Comfort in creating and maintaining relationships at all levels of the EA and Defra; able to work as part of a dispersed team.Comfortable challenging constructively and driving high standards for all communications and engagement activities.Contact and additional informationThis is a hybrid role with flexible working from home and in an Environment Agency office. Occasional travel may be required. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and value flexible working patterns, including job share. Responding to incidents is a central part of our work; you may be required to have an incident role and be available to respond or provide support. Training and workplace adjustments will be provided. Interviews are planned for late October. For more information, contact sam.elfer@environment-agency.gov.uk.CompetenciesCommunicates Effectively: Listens, asks questions to understand, and conveys information clearly through speech and writing. Describe a situation where you explained technical work to someone with little technical knowledge.Engages others: Plans, conducts and evaluates effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.Influences and Persuades Others: Presents a compelling case to win people over and gain buy-in.Builds and Sustains Relationships: Develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.Important notesIf applying from the Civil Service, note that Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not have Crown Servant continuous service. Local government service may count for redundancy purposes. The Environment Agency commits to a diverse and inclusive workforce and supports flexible working; include any preferred working arrangements in your application. A Guaranteed Interview Policy is in place to support applicants with disabilities whose applications meet minimum criteria. The Agency uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment; for supplier opportunities, visit gov.uk.Artificial intelligence can support applications, but all content must be truthful and from your own experience. Plagiarism or AI-generated content presented as personal experience may lead to withdrawal or disciplinary action. The Agency aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI use.Additional informationSeniority level: AssociateEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/EditingLocation notes: Bristol/Bath area, United Kingdom. This role has multiple related postings in the region. #J-18808-Ljbffr