Senior Project Manager – Enforcement Programme - 31908

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 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 different programme team members for a common goal and motivating them to deliver.Report on progress to different levels of the organisation and Defra, understanding the needs of different audiences.Team and context

This role will work closely with the Chief Regulators Group and Water Regulation in national Environment and Business Directorate. These are national, dispersed teams which support delivery, influence policy and secure resources for regulation of the water industry and wider water sector. The Water Regulation Programme Office is a new team working on high profile and cross-cutting work.Experience/skills Required

Demonstrable experience successfully leading projects and project teams.An understanding or experience of what is required to transform complex organisations.Excellent communication and influencing skills – you’ll be able to present complex information clearly and succinctly to enable decisions to be made.Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with dispersed customers and work with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, encouraging consideration of diversity issues in their 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 as a proactive problem solver.Understanding of the water industry, regulation or enforcement activities would be useful.Contact and additional information

This role is initially being advertised until end March 2026, and may be extended until end March 2027. You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. We provide an inclusive development plan and appropriate training.Applications are “blind” assessed using answers to the competency questions. If you have any queries please contact Tamsin Appleton at tamsin.appleton@environment-agency.gov.uk. 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.Length of contract: Up to 31/03/2026.Competencies

Programme and Project Management

– Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively. Description: Selects, plans and manages contractors or programmes to achieve objectives.Delivers Results Through Others

– Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.Influences and Persuades Others

– Presents a case in a convincing way to win support for plans.Communicates Effectively

– Listens and questions to understand; conveys information clearly, accurately and persuasively.Note:

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. This section also includes information on eligibility for continuous service and diversity initiatives. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working arrangements, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a ..... full job details .....