Consulting Director Farming, food and environment policy evaluation at Icf

ICF is hiring a Consulting Director for Farming, Food, and Environment Policy Evaluation in Leeds, UK. The role involves managing projects, driving growth, and providing expertise in policy evaluation related to agriculture and the environment. Responsibilities include leading teams, managing contracts, and contributing to business development. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team focused on delivering high-quality evidence and evaluation.
Job Description

ICF is seeking a Consulting Director for Farming, Food, and Environment Policy Evaluation in Leeds, UK. The role involves managing projects, driving strategic growth, and providing expertise in policy evaluation related to agriculture and the environment. The successful candidate will lead teams, manage contracts, and contribute to business development. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment focused on high-quality evidence and evaluation.

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on ICF is looking for an experienced evaluator, policy analyst and service leader with expertise in policies for farming, food and the environment, to support the delivery and growth of our work in this area in the UK. Recent contract awards have confirmed our status as the principal provider of evaluation support to Defra, Natural England, the Environment Agency, Marine Management Organisation and the rest of the Defra fami

ily. Our work covers issues at the top of today’s policy agenda, inclu

ding: • Rural economy and agric

ulture • Sustainable food production and the agri-foo

d chain • Restoring biodiversity and natural

capital • Blue economy, marine planning and con

servation • Sustainable

fisheries • Addressing climate change a

nd net zero • Pollution and circ

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economy Why ICF This role offers you the chance to develop your career within a global business, in a work environment that is collegiate and supportive. ICF are thought leaders across a wide range of disciplines, with an unrivalled network of experts. You’ll join a team that’s focused only on delivering high quality evidence and evaluation. We’re always ready to embrace new ideas and approaches, and never afraid to ask if there is a better way to do something. This is w

work with impact. Ongoing growth in demand for our services in this area means we are creating a new role at Consulting Director with a special focus on farming, food and environmental policies. The successful candidate will direct projects in our portfolio and work as part of the management team for this important area of our business. The 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, and which provides analysis and advice on a wide range of policy issues, from transport to justic

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b role Responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity to work in a key policy area, alongside a team of highly motivated and skilled individuals, with opportunities for learning and growth. Your main resp

onsibilities will be to: • Work with senior managers to shape and deliver stra

tegic growth for the team • Manage large framework contracts, working with cli

ents and research partners • Lead and support technical excellence and innovation

in evaluation and research • Contribute knowledge and expertise in the land, food

and agriculture policy area • Direct projects to support project managers in deliverin

g projects to time and budget • Manage and mentor staff and

project teams, as appropriate • Lead business development opportunities and

build networks and partnerships • Profile and promote ICF evaluation

n and research expertise and work 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, a structured career pathway, our mentoring programme, communities of practice

e and line management

arrangements. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a strategic thinker and leader, and a strong team player, with a track record of ex

cellence in consulting. You will have: • A track record in deliverin

g business growth and capacity building • Proven experience of

working with government at senior levels • Expertise in

policy evaluation, research and analysis • Demonstrable knowledge and interest in land management, agricult

ure, food chain and environmental policies • Experience of managing proje

cts, budgets, teams and client interactions • Exc

ellent writing and oral communication skills • Highly-develo

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s and self-motivation. #indeed #ER-22 #env-11 About Us Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual r

respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborat

te with others to achieve personal and professional goals. L

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o and our commitment to inclusion. The Benefits Of Joining ICF Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you’ll have acce

ess to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring yo

ou are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role. To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such

as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support. We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter’, which awards points as a ‘thank you’ for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as onlin

ne or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the em

ployee. ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include: • Single Priv

ate Medical Insurance cover with no restrict

ions on existing conditions. • Dental insurance and an online GP service. • 25 days annual le

ave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with

years of service). • Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution • Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection p

aying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick. • Enhanced parental leav

ve policies, enhanced mat

ternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy

y is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If suc an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . We are dedicated to providing the n

necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. London (GB80)