Head of Communications Governance and Efficiency

Head of Communications Governance and Efficiency - 32474Environment Agency is seeking a Head of Communications Governance and Efficiency. This is a strategic leadership role that focuses on reviewing, improving, and where necessary creating new ways of working to deliver clear governance and efficient processes across the Communications and External Affairs directorates.ResponsibilitiesIncrease speed of communications approvals and message deploymentEnsure the right people are involved at the right time to reduce workloads and increase impactDrive a more effective approach to strategy development and stakeholder engagementRemove unnecessary resource demandsEmbed governance that supports clarity, accountability, and efficiencyThis is a strategic leadership role requiring strong influencing skills, exceptional communication ability, and a proven track record in driving organisational efficiency.The teamThis 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.Experience/skills RequiredEssential:Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.Strong negotiation skills to resolve competing priorities and secure buy-in.Proven project management skills, with experience delivering complex change initiatives.Ability to manage diverse stakeholders and build strong relationships across organisational boundaries.Clear thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and deliver practical solutions.Experience in governance, organisational design, or process improvement at a senior level.Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to delivery.Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.Resilient and adaptable in a fast-changing environment.Desirable:Knowledge of public sector governance and regulatory frameworks.Experience in communications or stakeholder engagement environments.Project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) or equivalent experience.Contact and additional informationThe application and interview includes capability based questions covering: Achieves results, Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality, Shapes organisational approach & delivery, Communicates Effectively, Influences and Persuades Others and Embraces Change.The closing date is 9 December 2025 and interviews will take place the week beginning 15 December. For more information please contact Chris Davis (chris.davis@environment-agency.gov.uk).Length of contractUp to 12 monthsCompetence 1Achieves ResultsDescriptionCan you share an example of a time when you were accountable for delivering a significant outcome? How did you set priorities, overcome obstacles, and ensure results were achieved?Competence 2Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and QualityDescriptionPlease tell us about a situation where you challenged existing practices to deliver better outcomes.Competence 3Shapes organisational approach & deliveryDescriptionDescribe a situation where you had to align diverse teams or departments behind a common organisational approach. What worked, and what didn’t?Note You will not be eligible for continuous service if you are applying from the Civil Service. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and offers flexible working patterns, including job sharing. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.The Environment Agency, a Non-Departmental Public Body, uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, please visit the official government site.Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however all examples must be truthful and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application. Please review guidance on appropriate and inappropriate use of AI on the Civil Service Careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr