Location: East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber.
Salary: £41,550 per annum
Job Grade: Senior Executive Officer NE Level 4
Contract: Permanent
Type of role: Environment and Sustatainability
The Team
The post sits within the national Water, Coast and Pollution Team (WCP) in the Strategy Group. Through wide-ranging and cross-cutting work, we aim to deliver a healthy, resilient, and naturally functioning water environment at the heart of the Nature Recovery Network, delivered in partnership, valued by society. We do this through a range of work areas, including water sector reform, water company plans, natural flood management, engagement with EA’s Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management programme, land management schemes advice and support, diffuse water pollution, and river restoration.
Key Tasks/Principal Accountabilities
As Senior Officer, you will lead Natural England’s input into water-related projects and plans. We are looking for someone who can provide strong strategic leadership, both internally and externally. You will coordinate input from across the organisation, drawing on technical expertise to strengthen our advice and ensure it supports wider nature recovery goals. You will also contribute to briefings for senior leaders and represent Natural England in key discussions.
This is a fast-moving and evolving area of work, providing a great opportunity to demonstrate the value and influence of NE’s expertise. You will collaborate across Natural England’s programmes and teams, including those focused on Water, Floods, Biodiversity, the Nature Recovery Network, and Agri-Environment schemes to support integrated delivery. Strong partnership working and influencing skills will be essential, as will adaptability and willingness to change priorities as required.
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