The Environment Agency is committed to 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.

OverviewYou 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 – bringing together all work required in a way that 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 on governance, including creating business cases.

Capture, manage and report on risks and issues, understanding what is specific to the programme and how to escalate appropriately.

Lead programme meetings, bringing together different team members for a common goal and motivating delivery.

Report on progress to different levels of the organisation and Defra, tailoring content for different audiences.

Experience/Skills Required

Demonstrable experience in successfully leading projects and project teams.

Understanding or experience of transforming complex organisations.

Excellent communication and influencing skills to present complex information clearly for decision-making.

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with dispersed customers and to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, promoting diversity in work.

Ability to respond to tight deadlines and prioritise; thrive in a fast-paced, complex and changing environment, leading teams through uncertainty and ambiguity.

Understanding of water industry, regulation or enforcement activities would be useful.

Additional informationThis role is initially advertised until end March 2026 and may be extended to end March 2027. The location is flexible/hybrid with an EA Office base; some travel and overnight stays may be required. The Environment Agency welcomes flexible working patterns and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer an inclusive incident management objective in development plans and provide appropriate training.

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 placed on a reserve list, your details may be held for 6 months and an alternative post may be offered.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Length of contract: Up to 31/03/2026

Note: The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by Defra. This description may contain guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in applications; applicants should ensure all examples are truthful and from their own experience.

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