Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management - 31666

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Overview

Senior Advisor - Future Agriculture - Environmental Land Management (31666). This role is based in England with flexible/hybrid working arrangements and some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advice in meetings, manage commissions, and oversee Programme milestones; identify future risks and resource requirements.
  • Work across teams and organisations with senior leaders to articulate a scheme that supports and delivers outcomes within the Environment Agency and the wider ELRelm reforms.
  • Contribute to delivering and improving the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) and other ELM programme products within the Farming and Countryside Programme.
  • Influence the design and delivery of incentives within the wider context of shaping organisational response to government reviews, and support reform in water, the environment and climate.
  • Represent EA expertise to Defra, delivery bodies and the agriculture sector to achieve consistency and improve collaboration across organisations.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Experience of Agriculture and working with Defra and other statutory bodies is essential.
  • Politically aware with excellent communication and networking skills.
  • Understanding of environmental sensitivities associated with significant agriculture sector reform.
  • Experience interpreting/evaluating evidence to propose effective risk-based solutions for challenging problems.
  • Ability to prioritise and deliver complex work; self-starter who actively develops and takes ideas forward.

Capabilities

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

Location and Working Arrangements

EA Office base location is flexible; this is a national role with hybrid working in England. Some travel/overnights will be required. The team uses smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.

Application Process and Info

Applications are assessed on answers to 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, your details may be kept for 6 months and an alternative post may be offered. We are an inclusive employer and support flexible working arrangements, including job sharing; we also guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.

Contact: Kate Bayley (kate.bayley@environment-agency.gov.uk) or D-J Gent (dj.gent@environment-agency.gov.uk).

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Location:
Fordingbridge, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management & Operations

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