32474 - Head of Communications Governance and Efficiency
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £68,820 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 32474 |
Summary
The Environment Agency is changing fast, and the need for effective and efficient processes and clear governance between and within our business directorates has never been more critical.
As Head of Communications Governance and Efficiency, you will work closely with the Communications and External Affairs Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to review, improve, and where necessary, create new ways of working that deliver five key outcomes:
1. Increase speed of communications approvals and message deployment
2. Ensure the right people are involved at the right time to reduce workloads and increase impact
3. Drive a more effective approach to strategy development and stakeholder engagement
4. Remove unnecessary resource demands
5. Embed governance that supports clarity, accountability, and efficiency
This is a strategic leadership role requiring strong influencing skills, exceptional communication ability, and a proven track record in driving organisational efficiency.
This role is in the new Communications & External Affairs team. We work across Strategic Communications, External Affairs, Engagement, Insight, Internal Communications and Internal Engagement. We are a dispersed team so location can be flexible and some travel will be required.
As Head of Communications Governance and Efficiency, you will work closely with the Communications and External Affairs Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to review, improve, and where necessary, create new ways of working that deliver five key outcomes:
1. Increase speed of communications approvals and message deployment
2. Ensure the right people are involved at the right time to reduce workloads and increase impact
3. Drive a more effective approach to strategy development and stakeholder engagement
4. Remove unnecessary resource demands
5. Embed governance that supports clarity, accountability, and efficiency
This is a strategic leadership role requiring strong influencing skills, exceptional communication ability, and a proven track record in driving organisational efficiency.
This role is in the new Communications & External Affairs team. We work across Strategic Communications, External Affairs, Engagement, Insight, Internal Communications and Internal Engagement. We are a dispersed team so location can be flexible and some travel will be required.