Senior Advisor agriculture - 20319
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£46,374
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of informing and shaping future agriculture policy.
We are looking for someone with knowledge of the agri-food sector to join the Future Agriculture Team within the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate. You will take a leading role working with Defra’s Agriculture Regulation and Enforcement Programme to inform future agriculture policy by providing technical expertise and preparing evidence to support design and delivery of the Agriculture Transition Plan and beyond
You will be politically astute with excellent communication skills and experience of engaging influencing and advising partners and senior leaders; taking decisions and solving problems; evaluating data, preparing evidence and prioritising work in order to achieve timely results.
We are looking for someone with knowledge of the agri-food sector to join the Future Agriculture Team within the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate. You will take a leading role working with Defra’s Agriculture Regulation and Enforcement Programme to inform future agriculture policy by providing technical expertise and preparing evidence to support design and delivery of the Agriculture Transition Plan and beyond
You will be politically astute with excellent communication skills and experience of engaging influencing and advising partners and senior leaders; taking decisions and solving problems; evaluating data, preparing evidence and prioritising work in order to achieve timely results.
The One Agriculture Team sits within the Water, Land and Biodiversity function of E&B. We steer the direction, set the priorities and shape our organisation's approach to delivering environmental outcomes and better regulation.
We work closely with colleagues across the Environment Agency, with Government, delivery partners and customers, and the agricultural and food and drink sector to help to create better places for people, wildlife and the environment and demonstrate value for money.
We work closely with colleagues across the Environment Agency, with Government, delivery partners and customers, and the agricultural and food and drink sector to help to create better places for people, wildlife and the environment and demonstrate value for money.
Applicants need a detailed technical understanding of polluting activities associated with farming and how to manage these practically within a farming business. An understanding of the effectiveness of regulation and the implications of future changes on farm businesses, our organisation and the public purse is desired. Knowledge and experience in approaches and interventions that help with the management of nutrient and slurry pollution would be beneficial.
You will be politically sensitive with good communication and networking skills enabling you to establish strong and influential relationships with Defra Group, government and industry partners to promote and enhance the Environment Agency’s goals and reputation.
You will be able to interpret and evaluate evidence to propose solutions for challenging problems and have experience of prioritising and delivering work e.g. within a project management framework.
its is desirable that candidates have, or be working towards, a professional qualification or membership of a professional body.
You will be politically sensitive with good communication and networking skills enabling you to establish strong and influential relationships with Defra Group, government and industry partners to promote and enhance the Environment Agency’s goals and reputation.
You will be able to interpret and evaluate evidence to propose solutions for challenging problems and have experience of prioritising and delivering work e.g. within a project management framework.
its is desirable that candidates have, or be working towards, a professional qualification or membership of a professional body.
You may work from any office, subject to agreement with facilities management and will be able to work flexibly from home. Some travel to other locations including Defra and Environment Agency offices may be required as part of the role.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nicola Riley, Future Agriculture Regulation and Enforcement Manager, Tel: +4407880 932199, email: nicola.riley@environment-agency.gov.uk
Download the candidate pack for more information.
We are fully committed to having an 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.
Diversity: it’s in our nature.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nicola Riley, Future Agriculture Regulation and Enforcement Manager, Tel: +4407880 932199, email: nicola.riley@environment-agency.gov.uk
Download the candidate pack for more information.
We are fully committed to having an 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.
Diversity: it’s in our nature.
09/12/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Please describe a time when you have taken a sound and timely decision under pressure to overcome a problem that would otherwise have led to reputational risk or failure of the project.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please give an example of where you have effectively influenced a key partner e.g. Defra, a Government department or an agricultural or food supply chain stakeholder to achieve an important outcome.
Shapes organisational approach & delivery
Please provide an example of when you have actively shaped a new approach and how you went about agreeing priorities, targets and resources.
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.