G5 Communications and Engagement Business Partner - 31973 This is an opportunity to help tell the story of the Environment Agency. The Internal Communications and Engagement Business Partner roles support the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance (STA) Directorate across several high-profile areas, as the organisation evolves to respond to the environmental challenges of the future, set out in our corporate strategy, EA2030. This is a new way of working, as the Internal Communications and Engagement (ICE) team builds cohesion across directorates. Each will oversee a portfolio of work but collaborate to share insight and provide resilience. The roles will involve planning and co-ordinating activity right across STA, ensuring our people receive the right information, in the right format, at the right time.

Transformation: includes working with the Director for Service Transformation to understand the totality of change programmes across the EA, and help describe the narrative for change. People – includes working with the People and Inclusion directorate to understand themes such as our People Plan and Health, Safety and Wellbeing. Strategy – working across the organisation to help colleagues understand their role in delivering our corporate strategy, business plan, and the STA Leadership Team’s role in leading organisation.

You will

Work across a portfolio themes, acting as a vital link between the directorate and the wider ICE team. Interact widely and be responsible for developing effective relationships with stakeholders and customers across the organisation. Plan strategy, share and drive best practice, set editorial standards, executional consistency, ensure adherence to organisational priorities and our brand. Align communications and engagement with the central narrative and assure corporate discipline to improve the consistency of messages. Champion the highest standards and help our people engage with the things that truly matter. Influence the teams and departments you work with to maximise the effectiveness of our work.

The team The business partner team is a small cross-functional team of communication and engagement experts. We are part of the Internal Communications and Engagement team, which sits within the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance Directorate. We collaborate with Defra Group Communications and other colleagues to:

ENABLE effective communications and engagement by ensuring we have the right tools, skills and ways of working. PLAN AND DELIVER integrated activities, continually improving how we engage with our people.

Experience/skills required

Your ability to persuade, influence and reason with others will be vital in this role. Experience and understanding of how planning and delivering excellent communications and engagement activities can bring operational improvements. Ability to balance broad understanding of the challenges facing the Environment Agency in delivering EA2030 with prioritisation of individual projects and programmes. Comfort in creating and maintaining relationships at all levels of the EA, and Defra. Ability to work as part of a dispersed team. Comfort in challenging constructively and driving high standards for all communications and engagement activities.

Contact and additional information This is a hybrid working role and you will work flexibly both from home and your nearest Environment Agency office. Occasional travel is required. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and to equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do; you will be required to have an incident role and may be asked to respond or provide support during an incident. Training and workplace adjustments will be available to support you with your incident role. Interviews will take place towards the end of October. Please contact sam.elfer@environment-agency.gov.uk for further information. Competencies

Communicates Effectively Description: Listens and asks questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

Engages others Description: Plans, carries out and evaluates effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders following the “Working with others” approach.

Influences and Persuades Others Description: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.

Builds and Sustains Relationships Description: Develops and maintains effective working relationships.

If you are applying from the Civil Service The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. You will not be eligible for continuous service. If you currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments Order, you may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy purposes. Contact your HR Team if unsure.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share; please include any preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. We are unable to engage with the market directly via post, email or phone calls. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, please visit the official government page. Location and additional notes Isle Of Wight, England, United Kingdom • St Helens, England, United Kingdom We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into articles, started with AI assistance where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr