Senior Policy Consultant: Agriculture and Environmental Policy Expert

2 months ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom ICF Full time
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This is a unique opportunity to work with a global business that is a thought leader across a wide range of disciplines.

The successful candidate will direct projects in our portfolio and work as part of the management team for this important area of our business.

We are looking for a strategic thinker and leader with a track record of excellence in consulting.

The role offers you the chance to develop your career within a global business, in a work environment that is collegiate and supportive.

We are creating a new role at Consulting Director with a special focus on farming, food and environmental policies.

This role is situated in an ICF line of business that is focused on delivery of policy research and evaluation to the UK Government and EU institutions.

Our work covers issues at the top of today's policy agenda, including rural economy and agriculture.

We are looking for a seasoned evaluator, policy analyst and service leader with expertise in policies for farming, food and the environment.

You will contribute to a diverse range of large and complex consulting projects, directing and managing teams.

ICF will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further through excellent training and development support.

As a leader in the field, you will have the opportunity to contribute knowledge and expertise in the land, food and agriculture policy area.

You will have the chance to develop your career within a global business, in a work environment that is collegiate and supportive.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a key policy area, alongside a team of highly motivated and skilled individuals.

Your main responsibilities will be to work with senior managers to shape and deliver strategic growth for the team.

You will have the opportunity to lead and support technical excellence and innovation in evaluation and research.

You will direct projects to support project managers in delivering projects to time and budget.

You will manage and mentor staff and project teams, as appropriate.

You will lead business development opportunities and build networks and partnerships.

You will profile and promote ICF evaluation and research expertise and work.

Key responsibilities include managing large framework contracts, working with clients and research partners.

Key responsibilities also include contributing knowledge and expertise in the land, food and agriculture policy area.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of large and complex consulting projects, directing and managing teams.

You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further through excellent training and development support.

Key Requirements

  1. Proven experience of working with government at senior levels
  2. Expertise in policy evaluation, research and analysis
  3. Demonstrable knowledge and interest in land management, agriculture, food chain and environmental policies
  4. Experience of managing projects, budgets, teams and client interactions
  5. Excellent writing and oral communication skills
  6. Highly-developed interpersonal skills and self-motivation

What We Offer

ICF offers an exciting opportunity to work in a key policy area, alongside a team of highly motivated and skilled individuals.

We are a global business that is a thought leader across a wide range of disciplines.

We are committed to developing the careers of our employees, with excellent training and development support.

We offer a collegiate and supportive work environment, with opportunities for learning and growth.

Our work covers issues at the top of today's policy agenda, including rural economy and agriculture.

We are looking for a seasoned evaluator, policy analyst and service leader with expertise in policies for farming, food and the environment.

Our line of business is focused on delivery of policy research and evaluation to the UK Government and EU institutions.

Our team is highly motivated and skilled, with opportunities for learning and growth.

ICF will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further through excellent training and development support.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of large and complex consulting projects, directing and managing teams.

You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further through excellent training and development support.

About ICF

ICF is a global business that is a thought leader across a wide range of disciplines.

We are committed to developing the careers of our employees, with excellent training and development support.

We offer a collegiate and supportive work environment, with opportunities for learning and growth.

We are creating a new role at Consulting Director with a special focus on farming, food and environmental policies.

Our work covers issues at the top of today's policy agenda, including rural economy and agriculture.

We are looking for a seasoned evaluator, policy analyst and service leader with expertise in policies for farming, food and the environment.

Our line of business is focused on delivery of policy research and evaluation to the UK Government and EU institutions.

Our team is highly motivated and skilled, with opportunities for learning and growth.

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