G6 Senior Strategic Funding and Finance Specialist - 32793

CompanyEnvironment Agency

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/14/2026

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

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Description

Demonstrable experience of policy, regulation and/or investment
An understanding of data and metrics for reporting
An understanding of adaptation, net zero and nature markets
Good understanding of current UK environmental policy

Job Description

With a changing climate and a growing population, the risks from flooding, coastal erosion, drought environmental degradation and habitat loss are increasing. The Environment Agency plays a vital role in tackling these issues, and we need to secure more investment to keep people safe and leave the environment in a better state for the next generation.

We are recruiting a Senior Strategic Funding and Finance specialist. This individual will sit within the Strategic Funding team, who work to unlock the opportunity for large scale investment in the natural environment and climate resilience. To achieve this the team work on a number of levels:

Embedding Partnership Funding approaches within the Environment Agency

Advising operational staff on potential revenue streams for project funding

Creating an evidence base for policies and regulation that can unlock barriers and opportunities for growth.

Providing insights on nature and climate markets.

Successful candidates will work closely with government, the private sector and across the Environment Agency. Our current focus is on strengthening organisational capability for partnership funding, regulation and advice on project funding. Team members work in an agile manner across these themes according to priorities and funding.

The team

The role sits within the Future Funding function of Sustainability, Transformation and Assurance reporting to the Strategic Funding and Finance Manager, operating across the organisation. The role will be part of a small team who support the delivery of the organisational wide approach to securing sources of investment in the environment, but we expect it to work very closely with colleagues across the business.

Experience/skills Required

We are looking for someone who combines excellent people and influencing skills with strong problem structuring and creative thinking skills. You will enjoy developing new relationships with partners, be ambitious and committed to demonstrating real on the ground progress in environmental outcomes.

Essential skills and experience:

Knowledge of current and emerging green finance policy and trends

Innovative self-starter who takes initiative

Strong engagement and influencing skills

High-level of creative thinking and willingness to innovate

Desirable:

Demonstrable experience of policy, regulation and/or investment
An understanding of data and metrics for reporting
An understanding of adaptation, net zero and nature markets
Good understanding of current UK environmental policy

Contact and additional information

We may use the outcome of this recruitment to fill any future vacancies that arise at this grade within 6 months of the interview.

Interviews will be conducted remotely and are likely to take place in early March 2026.

The candidate pack and role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the experience and skills needed. We do not assess CVs

As a national role, location is flexible. Travel to other Environment Agency offices will be required as part of the role.

Successful candidates for this role will be required to undertake an incident role.

Closing date for applications: 28th January 2026

For an informal discussion about the role contact katie.spooner@environment-agency.gov.uk

Competence 1

Achieves Results

Description

Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results

Tell us about a challenging goal or milestone that you have needed to deliver and the steps that you took to achieve it:

What was the goal?

How did you plan and prioritise your work to meet your goal?

How did you monitor progress?

What was the outcome?

What were your learning points and is there anything you would do differently if in a similar position in the future?

Competence 2

Communicates Effectively

Description

Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

Describe a situation when you have needed to present complex technical information to a senior decision-making group in seeking a steer or endorsement for an approach

What factors did you consider in preparation for the session?

What approach did you decide to take?

What was the outcome?

Was there anything you learned from this experience that you would do differently the next time?

Competence 3

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description

Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.

Give an example of when you have had to make an important decision without full information available.

What was the situation?

What were the key factors?

How did you make your decision?

What was the outcome?

Would you do it differently another time?

Competence 4

Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality

Description

Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.

Describe the most innovative solution to a work issue that you have created and implemented.

What was the issue to be addressed?

What made your solution especially innovative?

How did you ensure that the solution was acceptable to your customers?

What was the outcome?

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 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 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.