Senior Project Manager – Enforcement Programme - 31908

Overview

The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. This role sits 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.

ResponsibilitiesIdentify the key outcomes required from programmes and their projects, and present these clearly.

Develop and maintain a programme plan and present it as a product that the programme team can engage with to track delivery, join up activities, and create efficiencies.

Collaborate with workstream leads to identify activities, resource requirements, milestones and support needs.

Set programme controls and governance, enabling the programme to adapt to change.

Advise on governance, including creating business cases and reporting on risks and issues.

Lead programme meetings and motivate the team to deliver against goals.

Provide progress reports to different levels of the organisation and to Defra, tailored to the audience.

The Team

This role works closely with the Chief Regulators Group and Water Regulation within the national Environment and Business Directorate. The Water Regulation Programme Office is a new team handling high-profile, cross-cutting work, providing a view of water industry enforcement across the organisation.

Experience / Skills RequiredDemonstrable experience leading projects and project teams.

Understanding or experience of transforming complex organisations.

Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to present complex information clearly to enable decisions.

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with dispersed customers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise in a fast-paced, changing environment; comfortable leading teams through uncertainty.

Understanding of the water industry, regulation or enforcement is useful.

Other InformationThe role is initially advertised until end March 2026 and may be extended.

Location: EA Office base with national flexibility; hybrid working arrangement may apply. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.

Inclusive practices: we welcome flexible working patterns, including job share, and offer an inclusive development plan with appropriate training.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.

Applications are blind assessed based on competency questions; contact the Environment Agency for queries.

Interviews are conducted via MS Teams.

Artificial intelligence

can support applications, but all statements must be truthful and from your own experience. The Environment Agency aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.

Qualifications / CompetencesDescription : Selects, plans and manages contracts, programmes or events to achieve EA objectives cost-effectively.

Competence 1

– Programme and Project Management: Demonstrates leadership of projects and teams.

Competence 2

– Delivers Results Through Others: Uses team effort to deliver on time and to standard.

Competence 3

– Influences and Persuades Others: Presents compelling cases and gains buy-in.

Competence 4

– Communicates Effectively: Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Location and Perks

Shrewsbury area and surrounding locations; national role with flexible working. We offer a diverse and inclusive environment with development opportunities and potential to work across multiple ..... full job details .....