Overview

The Environment Agency is committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We seek diversity and aim to live it in our staff, communities and environment.You will work at the centre of our transformation on water industry enforcement. As a programme manager you will support the programme team to identify objectives and deliver significant business change to our enforcement capacity and capabilities.Responsibilities

Identify the key outcomes required from programmes and the projects within them, and present these with clarity.Develop and maintain a programme plan and present it as a product that the programme team can engage with to track progress, join up activities and create efficiencies.Work with workstream leads to identify activities, resource requirements, milestones and when support is needed.Set programme controls and assurance to enable adaptation to change.Apply and advise on governance, including creating business cases.Capture, manage and report on risks and issues, understanding what constitutes a programme risk and how to escalate.Lead programme meetings, engage all members and motivate delivery toward a common goal.Report progress to different levels of the organisation and to Defra, tailoring communications for different audiences.Team and context

The role works closely with the Chief Regulators Group and Water Regulation in the national Environment and Business Directorate. The Water Regulation Programme Office is a new team handling high-profile, cross-cutting work, providing exposure to water industry enforcement across the organisation.Experience / Skills Required

Demonstrable experience leading projects and project teams.An understanding or experience of transforming complex organisations.Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to present complex information clearly to enable decisions.Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with dispersed customers and work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, actively encouraging consideration of diversity in work.Ability to respond to tight deadlines and prioritise.Thrive in a fast-paced, complex and changing environment; lead project teams through uncertainty and ambiguity; proactive problem solver.An understanding of water industry, regulation or enforcement activities is useful.Contact and additional information

This role is advertised until end March 2026 and may be extended until end March 2027.Base location is flexible/hybrid; travel and overnights may be required as a national role. An inclusive incident management objective will be in your development plan, with appropriate training provided.Applications are blind assessed using competency questions. If you have queries, contact Tamsin Appleton at tamsin.appleton@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews will be held via MS Teams. If you consent to being on a reserve list, we may hold your details for 6 months and offer an alternative post.Length of contract: Up to 31/03/2026.Competencies

Programme and Project Management — Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve EA objectives cost-effectively.Delivers Results Through Others — Harnesses the team to deliver on time and to required standards.Influences and Persuades Others — Presents a convincing case to win support for plans.Communicates Effectively — Listens, asks questions and conveys information clearly in speech and writing.Note:

If you are applying from the Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant. We welcome flexible working patterns and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities. We are a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra and engage with Crown Commercial Service for supplier opportunities.Artificial intelligence disclaimer:

AI can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and drawn from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application. Review guidance on appropriate AI use on the Civil Service Careers site.Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Project Management and Information Technology

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