Senior Government Relations Adviser - 5515
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London, National
London
Ergon House
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support, Analytical, Governance
£43,344
In this role you will protect and enhance the Environment Agency's reputation by working flexibly within the Government Relations team and responding to work pressures. The Senior Government Relations Advisers:
• support our work with ministers and officials
• maintain relationships with key departmental teams including Defra and DECC
• maintain positive working relationships with internal and external contacts for sharing advice and intelligence
• keep the business updated on relevant parliamentary intelligence.
• support Area teams on local engagement with elected representatives
• play an active role in incident response
• support our work with ministers and officials
• maintain relationships with key departmental teams including Defra and DECC
• maintain positive working relationships with internal and external contacts for sharing advice and intelligence
• keep the business updated on relevant parliamentary intelligence.
• support Area teams on local engagement with elected representatives
• play an active role in incident response
The Government Relations team is a busy team based in London. We lead on the Environment Agency’s input to parliamentary processes such as select committee inquiries, parliamentary questions and debates, ensure ministers have timely and accurate briefing and manage input into ministerial correspondence. We work with Environment Agency teams and senior leadership and with Defra and other government departments to build the reputation of the Environment Agency with Government and Parliament.
• A good understanding of Parliamentary and Government processes
• Good political judgement and awareness
• The ability to work well under pressure, knowing when to refer to colleagues for guidance and support
• The ability to work closely with senior managers and foster a network of contacts, building rapport and relationships quickly
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• An attention to detail and capable of presenting information in a clear,style and format
• A good understanding of the Environment Agency’s business
• A flexible approach and ability to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines
• Good political judgement and awareness
• The ability to work well under pressure, knowing when to refer to colleagues for guidance and support
• The ability to work closely with senior managers and foster a network of contacts, building rapport and relationships quickly
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• An attention to detail and capable of presenting information in a clear,style and format
• A good understanding of the Environment Agency’s business
• A flexible approach and ability to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines
Closing Date: 3rd July 2017 at 23:55 hours
For further details please contact Cat Ramsay on 07833437581 or by email: catherine.ramsay@environment-agency.gov.uk
This is eligible for Inner London Weighting.
The role will involve some travel to other Environment Agency offices.
For further details please contact Cat Ramsay on 07833437581 or by email: catherine.ramsay@environment-agency.gov.uk
This is eligible for Inner London Weighting.
The role will involve some travel to other Environment Agency offices.
03/07/2017, 23:55 hours
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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.
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.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.