Strategy & Government Relations Officer - 32590

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects 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. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Environment Agency’s Strategy Directorate. In this role, you will support the Environment Agency’s strategic thinking and strengthen its reputation with Government, Parliament, and key stakeholders. You will collaborate across the organisation on issues including flood risk, climate adaptation, environmental protection, circular economy, and water resources. The role demands strong delivery, quality assurance, and customer service. You will also support the Environment Agency’s emergency response, particularly during major flood incidents.

Key responsibilities may include: 

• Coordinating and quality-assuring responses to high profile requests, such as for ministerial correspondence.

• Managing shared inboxes, tracking actions, and improving information flow. 

• Supporting responses to parliamentary questions, ministerial or senior briefings. 

• Delivering impactful engagement with external stakeholders. 

• Monitoring trends, government and political activity, helping to share good intelligence across the organisation. 

• Building and maintaining effective relationships across the Defra Group, including senior leadership. 

• Supporting incident management activities. 

This high-profile role requires organisational skills, political awareness, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver outcomes that matter. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding of how arm’s-length bodies work with government departments and ministers on policy and parliamentary matters and think ahead and devise strategies that meet tomorrow’s environmental challenges.