IWMF Project Communications & Engagement Specialist - 24166
1
National
Home Working , All, Various
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours, Other
Communications / Marketing
£36,389 Pro-rata
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in influencing the Environment Agency’s developing national approach to the integrated management of water. You will work with a range of colleagues and partners (Defra Group and beyond) to improve the way we plan for the water environment.
Defra have commissioned our team to develop an Integrated Water Management Framework (IWMF) programme, within the Oxford-Cambridge Arc area, to help deliver the Government’s Environment Act ambitions. The programme seeks to develop a framework to better integrate the planning of water across disciplines. It is exploring the environmental benefits of integrated delivery. The successful candidate will work with partners from across the water sector to challenge and improve the way water is planned and managed. This supports the Environment Agency’s ambition to improve the quality of our water environment.
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic person to fill this role. You will be tasked with gaining buy-in, support, and collaboration from internal and external stakeholders. This is critical to the delivery of the concept of integrated water management. You will be fundamental to our stakeholder engagement activities, including the planning and delivery of effective communications products and events for the IWMF programme.
Defra have commissioned our team to develop an Integrated Water Management Framework (IWMF) programme, within the Oxford-Cambridge Arc area, to help deliver the Government’s Environment Act ambitions. The programme seeks to develop a framework to better integrate the planning of water across disciplines. It is exploring the environmental benefits of integrated delivery. The successful candidate will work with partners from across the water sector to challenge and improve the way water is planned and managed. This supports the Environment Agency’s ambition to improve the quality of our water environment.
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic person to fill this role. You will be tasked with gaining buy-in, support, and collaboration from internal and external stakeholders. This is critical to the delivery of the concept of integrated water management. You will be fundamental to our stakeholder engagement activities, including the planning and delivery of effective communications products and events for the IWMF programme.
Our team works with colleagues from across the four Environment Agency operational areas within the OxCam Arc. In addition to Environment Agency national teams, Defra Group colleagues, and local stakeholders. We share skills and learning, maximising opportunities to test and trial new approaches, tools, and mechanisms. We seek to change the way that growth, our natural capital assets, and natural resources are planned for and protected for future generations.
We are looking for a proactive, motivated self-starter, with a flexible attitude. You will need to be organised and thrive in a fast-changing environment.
The key skills/ experience/ knowledge required:
•Experience planning quality engagement activities including stakeholder mapping and analysis, stakeholder workshops, and engagement activity facilitation.
•Experience creating engaging tools and communication products that communicate complex technical concepts simply to diverse audiences.
•An understanding of the importance of political awareness when dealing with customers, stakeholders and communities.
•Good people skills with an ability to build and sustain excellent working relationships to deliver a high level of influencing.
•Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce high quality, plain English, briefings, updates, social media posts and press releases.
•The ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise workloads.
•An awareness of spatial planning and integrated planning concepts is desirable but not essential.
The key skills/ experience/ knowledge required:
•Experience planning quality engagement activities including stakeholder mapping and analysis, stakeholder workshops, and engagement activity facilitation.
•Experience creating engaging tools and communication products that communicate complex technical concepts simply to diverse audiences.
•An understanding of the importance of political awareness when dealing with customers, stakeholders and communities.
•Good people skills with an ability to build and sustain excellent working relationships to deliver a high level of influencing.
•Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce high quality, plain English, briefings, updates, social media posts and press releases.
•The ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise workloads.
•An awareness of spatial planning and integrated planning concepts is desirable but not essential.
This role is office based (location flexible), with regular home working opportunities. As a dispersed team most of our work is virtual, however regular travel to London, our regional offices, and other venues will be required.
We are fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, we welcome flexible working patterns, including job share.
Interview dates: Thursday 13 & Friday 14 October 2022
For any questions relating to this role please contact: Daniel.Curtis@environment-agency.gov.uk
We are fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, we welcome flexible working patterns, including job share.
Interview dates: Thursday 13 & Friday 14 October 2022
For any questions relating to this role please contact: Daniel.Curtis@environment-agency.gov.uk
02/10/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 24 months
Engages others
Plans, carries out and evaluates effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
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.