Organisational Culture Advisor​/Project Manager

Culture Advisor

As culture advisor, you will undertake projects that drive cultural shifts by embedding new behaviours and leadership mindsets across a range of people‑related processes across the employee lifecycle, using your understanding of people and organisational culture.

• Develop and deliver projects to embed new behavioural expectations and mindset shifts across the employee lifecycle.
• Work alongside programme partners to influence embedding the Guiding Principles in wider organisational ways of working (e.g., governance, communications, change management).
• Create tools, guidance and supporting materials.
• Facilitate and support workshops and engagement sessions.

We’re looking for people who are collaborative, curious, adaptable, creative, inclusive and committed to modelling the EA2030 Guiding Principles. You’ll work closely together and with colleagues across the organisation to help shape a culture we can all be proud of.

• Experience in culture/behavioural change, organisational design, HR or people development.
• Proven communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to translate principles and concepts into practical actions.
• Evidence of organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive delivery.

As Project manager, you will lead programme delivery through clear and effective planning, coordination and governance. You will bring structure, clear communication and confidence managing risks, stakeholders and progress.

• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, risks and reporting.
• Coordinate activity with key stakeholders.
• Support communication, engagement and change management activity.

• Proven project management experience (fully accredited in Prince 2/APM etc. or working towards it).
• Evidence of organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive delivery.
• Good knowledge and experience of operating in a project management environment and of helping drive organisational culture change.
• Track record of great communication, collaboration, strategic thinking and project delivery.

You will join a new Culture team within the People and Inclusion department of our Strategy, Transformation and Assurance directorate. We take pride in encouraging a team culture where everyone’s contributions and unique perspectives are valued, and we achieve great results. Collaboration and flexible working are at the heart of how we operate. We are driven by a shared passion for supporting the Environment Agency’s vision, focussing on innovative approaches to delivery.

This role is based in a dispersed team and offers flexible working arrangements. You will have a contractual base in an office local to you. Length of contract:
Up to 24 Months.

For questions relating to this role, please contact Vickie McLean – vickie.mcle

Interviews are expected to be held at the end of March, via MS Teams. The role may require some travel across England and occasional overnight stays.

Programme and Project Management – Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost‑effectively.

Delivers Results Through Others – Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.

Communicates Effectively – Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body and is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, continuous service is not available.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience.