Growth and Major Projects Senior Advisor - 33871
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Description
- Provide proactive environmental leadership, identifying needs early/resolving tensions.
- Influence developers to embed nature positive/climate resilient design beyond minimum compliance.
- Lead programme and project delivery, including risk, governance and reporting.
- Coordinate technical resources through forward planning.
- Strengthen internal culture, communication and organisational effectiveness.
- Embed equality, diversity and inclusion in all activities.
- Championing continuous improvement through customer insight.
- Strong organisational, communication and negotiation skills.
- Experience of resolving complex problems and pragmatic decision-making
- Experience of drawing in diverse perspectives to shape solutions
- Working at pace in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous operating environments
- Ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels.
- Leading people (direct reports or project teams) and delivering results through others
- Experience of risk management and governance processes
- Strong communication skills, with experience tailoring messages for diverse audiences.
Job Description
The Environment Agency is committed to having an inclusive workforce reflecting 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 faces two major challenges: a declining natural environment and the need for renewed economic growth. The Environment Agency is uniquely positioned to support the government’s growth mission while protecting and enhancing our environment.
We need a strategic, proactive and collaborative Major Projects Senior Advisor. Acting as a single point of contact for developers and key partners, you will ensure a smooth end-to-end process across planning, permitting and project delivery.
Overseeing several major projects, you'll provide clarity and coordination, improve customer experience, and streamline input across Environment Agency functions and Defra Arms Length Bodies to increase certainty. These projects are likely to include Lead Environmental Regulator pilots, where you will collaborate with Defra ALBs to resolve issues, support governance processes and contribute to evaluation.
The role also involves developing Service Level Agreements, supporting cost recovery, and driving a One Team approach to sustainable growth and environmental protection. You'll help ensure that limited technical resources are deployed effectively and in line with organisational priorities.
As a leader, you will shape a culture that supports the government’s growth agenda while upholding our responsibility to protect/enhance the environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with developers and stakeholders, including SLAs and engagement rhythms.
- Provide proactive environmental leadership, identifying needs early/resolving tensions.
- Influence developers to embed nature positive/climate resilient design beyond minimum compliance.
- Lead programme and project delivery, including risk, governance and reporting.
- Coordinate technical resources through forward planning.
- Strengthen internal culture, communication and organisational effectiveness.
- Embed equality, diversity and inclusion in all activities.
- Championing continuous improvement through customer insight.
You’ll join our Growth and Infrastructure team part of the Growth, Permitting and Monitoring portfolio in Operations. It includes the National Infrastructure team and supports Area Operations teams by driving operational improvements, strengthening risk and assurance, and enhancing performance reporting. The team is led by Helen Todd, Deputy Director.
We’re a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country to support the organisation’s strategic goals.
Experience/skills Required
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role, the working location is flexible/hybrid.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel/overnights may be required.
A briefing session will be held at 10:30 on 18 March. Contact helen.todd01@environment-agency.gov.uk if you would like to dial in.
Applications are “blind” assessed using the information provided in your 500 word statement.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams w/c 27 April.
Competence 1
Influences and Persuades Others
Description
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills and experience
- Strong organisational, communication and negotiation skills.
- Experience of resolving complex problems and pragmatic decision-making
- Experience of drawing in diverse perspectives to shape solutions
- Working at pace in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous operating environments
- Ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels.
- Leading people (direct reports or project teams) and delivering results through others
- Experience of risk management and governance processes
- Strong communication skills, with experience tailoring messages for diverse audiences.
- Effective problem-solving and prioritisation skills, managing multiple workstreams for maximum impact.
- Knowledge of planning or related technical areas would be helpful but is not essential.
- and relationship-building skills across internal and external partners.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role, the working location is flexible/hybrid.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel/overnights may be required.
A briefing session will be held at 10:30 on 18 March. Contact helen.todd01@environment-agency.gov.uk if you would like to dial in.
Applications are “blind” assessed using the information provided in your 500 word statement.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams w/c 27 April.
Competence 1
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; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Feedback is generally not available at sift stage
QUESTION: Tell us about a time when you have had to influence people with diverse perspectives to agree a pragmatic solution which enabled delivery of an operational outcome. What was challenging and what did you learn?
Competence 2
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
QUESTION: Tell us about a time when you have delivered a tangible improvement to customer service? How did you measure improvement?
Competence 3
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
QUESTION: Tell us about a time when you have managed competing priorities and delivered a project on time in the face of challenging circumstances. How did you lead in that situation?
Competence 4
Uses Initiative
Description
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Feedback is generally not available at sift stage
QUESTION: Tell us about a time when you have had to influence people with diverse perspectives to agree a pragmatic solution which enabled delivery of an operational outcome. What was challenging and what did you learn?
Competence 2
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
QUESTION: Tell us about a time when you have delivered a tangible improvement to customer service? How did you measure improvement?
Competence 3
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
QUESTION: Tell us about a time when you have managed competing priorities and delivered a project on time in the face of challenging circumstances. How did you lead in that situation?
Competence 4
Uses Initiative
Description
Takes action before and/or beyond what is required, owning the outcome
QUESTION: Tell us about a time when you have taken a proportionate risk in order to drive an improvement. How did you manage the risk?
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.
QUESTION: Tell us about a time when you have taken a proportionate risk in order to drive an improvement. How did you manage the risk?
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.