Overview

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect 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.You will work right at the centre of our transformation on water industry enforcement. As a programme manager you will support the programme team to identify their 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 create this as a product – bringing together all the work required in a way which the programme team can engage with to track progress, join up and create efficiencies.Work with workstream leads to identify activities, resource requirements, milestones and when support is required.Set programme controls and assurance, enabling the programme to adapt to change if required.Apply and advise the programme team on governance, including creating business cases.Capture, manage and report on risks and issues raised through the programme, understanding what is a specific risk for the programme and how to escalate appropriately.Lead programme meetings, bringing together the different programme team members for a common goal, engaging all members and motivating them to deliver.Report on progress to different levels of the organisation and Defra, tailoring communication for different audiences.Team and context

This role will work closely with the Chief Regulators Group and Water Regulation in national Environment and Business Directorate. The Water Regulation Programme Office is a new team working on high profile and cross-cutting work, providing you with a view of water industry enforcement across the organisation.Experience / Skills

Demonstrable experience successfully leading projects and project teams.Understanding or experience of transforming complex organisations.Excellent communication and influencing skills to present complex information clearly and enable decisions.Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with dispersed customers and work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.Ability to respond to tight deadlines and prioritise, thriving in a fast-paced, complex and changing environment; capable of leading project teams through uncertainty and ambiguity.Understanding of water industry, regulation or enforcement activities would be useful.Contract details

This role is initially advertised until end March 2026 and may be extended until end March 2027. It is a national role with a flexible/hybrid working location. Some travel and overnights may be required.Application and selection

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post. If you have any queries please contact Tamsin Appleton at tamsin.appleton@environment-agency.gov.uk.We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, but all examples and statements must be truthful and taken from your own experience. For guidance on AI use, please review Civil Service guidance.Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Project Management and Information Technology

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