33310 - Green Growth Engagement Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £43,198 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Welwyn Garden City |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Environment Agency |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 33310 |
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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.
We are recruiting an experienced Engagement Specialist to support the effective programme delivery of several exciting major developments, with particular focus on one of the UK’s most high‑profile infrastructure projects, the expansion of Heathrow Airport. In this role, you will play a central role in how the Environment Agency engages with partners, stakeholders, and colleagues.
As our Engagement Specialist, you will:
Work with a wide range of stakeholders including area and national teams, external customers, Defra colleagues, and elected representatives.
Lead strategic stakeholder engagement, ensuring our approach is proactive, pragmatic, and effective across complex, multi‑partner projects.
Manage information requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), ensuring responses are clear, timely, and compliant.
Coordinate key relationships through internal and external communications and act as a link between technical teams and non-technical external audiences.
Lead internal communications, helping our colleagues and contributing staff stay informed, motivated, and aligned with our projects.
Maintain awareness of political and social issues which may impact our engagement, advising the team on risks and opportunities.
Contribute to national engagement networks, bringing learning, and updates to strengthen our team and work.
The team
Hertfordshire and North London Area have a proven history of working with partners in the delivery of large and complex infrastructure projects. Demonstrating that we add value by helping de-risk programme delivery, whilst maintaining regulatory duties. Examples include Crossrail, Heathrow T5, M25 widening, Luton Airport, and the Olympic Park.
Building on this success, the Green Growth & Delivery Team are engaging with several major projects including Heathrow Airport, Meridian Water, and Berkeley Homes.
Experience/skills required
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all decision-making actions, ensuring engagement is representative and inclusive.
ability to work confidently, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
proven experience in stakeholder engagement and management, within large or complex projects.
excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and technique across different formats including presentations, written briefings, and digital communications to keep diverse audiences informed and engaged.
passion for protecting the natural environment and improving the urban environment through green growth to ensure better places for the communities we serve and the ecosystems we protect.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
We are recruiting an experienced Engagement Specialist to support the effective programme delivery of several exciting major developments, with particular focus on one of the UK’s most high‑profile infrastructure projects, the expansion of Heathrow Airport. In this role, you will play a central role in how the Environment Agency engages with partners, stakeholders, and colleagues.
As our Engagement Specialist, you will:
Work with a wide range of stakeholders including area and national teams, external customers, Defra colleagues, and elected representatives.
Lead strategic stakeholder engagement, ensuring our approach is proactive, pragmatic, and effective across complex, multi‑partner projects.
Manage information requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), ensuring responses are clear, timely, and compliant.
Coordinate key relationships through internal and external communications and act as a link between technical teams and non-technical external audiences.
Lead internal communications, helping our colleagues and contributing staff stay informed, motivated, and aligned with our projects.
Maintain awareness of political and social issues which may impact our engagement, advising the team on risks and opportunities.
Contribute to national engagement networks, bringing learning, and updates to strengthen our team and work.
The team
Hertfordshire and North London Area have a proven history of working with partners in the delivery of large and complex infrastructure projects. Demonstrating that we add value by helping de-risk programme delivery, whilst maintaining regulatory duties. Examples include Crossrail, Heathrow T5, M25 widening, Luton Airport, and the Olympic Park.
Building on this success, the Green Growth & Delivery Team are engaging with several major projects including Heathrow Airport, Meridian Water, and Berkeley Homes.
Experience/skills required
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all decision-making actions, ensuring engagement is representative and inclusive.
ability to work confidently, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
proven experience in stakeholder engagement and management, within large or complex projects.
excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and technique across different formats including presentations, written briefings, and digital communications to keep diverse audiences informed and engaged.
passion for protecting the natural environment and improving the urban environment through green growth to ensure better places for the communities we serve and the ecosystems we protect.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.