Flood Risk Programme Team Leader G6 - 18531
1
Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds , York
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Environment & Sustainability, Knowledge & Information Management, Operational Delivery, Programme and Project Management
£46,374
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife.
We’re investing £5.2 billion between 2021 and 2027 to reduce flood risk to 336,000 properties across England. It’s an exciting time and we need your help to ensure we’re prepared for and more resilient to, any future flooding.
This role is varied and draws upon a diverse range of transferrable skills. Working closely with other teams from differing technical disciplines across the Environment Agency, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Leading the development and planning of programmes of work
• Tracking programme level progress and performance
• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting data
• Advising on programme risks and opportunities
• Working closely with project delivery teams, including local authorities
• Preparing reports and presentations highlighting programme performance and risks to a variety of audiences
There are also opportunities to get involved with incident management when flooding occurs. We have a flexible range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get all the training and support you need.
We’re investing £5.2 billion between 2021 and 2027 to reduce flood risk to 336,000 properties across England. It’s an exciting time and we need your help to ensure we’re prepared for and more resilient to, any future flooding.
This role is varied and draws upon a diverse range of transferrable skills. Working closely with other teams from differing technical disciplines across the Environment Agency, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Leading the development and planning of programmes of work
• Tracking programme level progress and performance
• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting data
• Advising on programme risks and opportunities
• Working closely with project delivery teams, including local authorities
• Preparing reports and presentations highlighting programme performance and risks to a variety of audiences
There are also opportunities to get involved with incident management when flooding occurs. We have a flexible range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get all the training and support you need.
Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) plays a huge part in the work that the Environment Agency does; helping to protect against flooding. minimising the risks caused by any floods that do occur. The Programme team manages programmes of work covering discrete areas across England. We’re investing £5.2 billion between 2021 and 2027 to reduce flood risk to 336,000 homes across England.
You should be qualified to at least degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as environmental science, geography, or engineering.
Through experience to date, you should be able to demonstrate most of the following:
• Good knowledge of Flood and Coastal Risk Management
• Sound project / programme management knowledge and skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with others
• Strong data management skills, and experience of interpreting large data sets, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Good organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills are a must for this role as you’ll be working with a diverse range of people.
The key thing we are looking for is energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. If you don’t have experience in flood risk management, but feel you have the transferrable skills for this role, please do not be put off from applying.
Through experience to date, you should be able to demonstrate most of the following:
• Good knowledge of Flood and Coastal Risk Management
• Sound project / programme management knowledge and skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with others
• Strong data management skills, and experience of interpreting large data sets, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Good organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills are a must for this role as you’ll be working with a diverse range of people.
The key thing we are looking for is energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. If you don’t have experience in flood risk management, but feel you have the transferrable skills for this role, please do not be put off from applying.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce which reflects the communities we serve.
We will be holding interviews for these roles during September 2021 and more detailed information will be sent to the successful candidates.
We will endeavour to inform you of the outcome of your application at the earliest opportunity and we appreciate your understanding and patience whilst we assess applications.
Please see the candidate pack for further details on this role, and how to apply.
For questions relating to this role, please contact ea_resourcing_project@environment-agency.gov.uk.
We will be holding interviews for these roles during September 2021 and more detailed information will be sent to the successful candidates.
We will endeavour to inform you of the outcome of your application at the earliest opportunity and we appreciate your understanding and patience whilst we assess applications.
Please see the candidate pack for further details on this role, and how to apply.
For questions relating to this role, please contact ea_resourcing_project@environment-agency.gov.uk.
04/08/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Programme and Project Management
Description: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Drawing on your experience, can you describe your role in programme planning and delivery and how that differs from project management and also explain what key activities you should undertake when managing a programme.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Drawing on your experience, can you describe your role in programme planning and delivery and how that differs from project management and also explain what key activities you should undertake when managing a programme.
Communicates Effectively
Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Describe a time when you have had to inspire your team to perform in the face of unwelcome change.
• What was the situation and why was the change unwelcome?
• How did you maintain a positive outlook in the team?
• How did you deal with less positive attitudes from team members?
• What was the outcome?
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Describe a time when you have had to inspire your team to perform in the face of unwelcome change.
• What was the situation and why was the change unwelcome?
• How did you maintain a positive outlook in the team?
• How did you deal with less positive attitudes from team members?
• What was the outcome?
Delivers Results Through Others
Description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Using a recent example, describe how you ensured that your team’s activities and objectives have worked well with other, interdependent teams' objectives and priorities and achieved a successful outcome.
• How did you identify the other teams’ requirements?
• How did you build these requirements into your team’s activities?
• What challenges have you faced in doing this?
• What advice would you give to a new team manager when faced with a similar situation?
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Using a recent example, describe how you ensured that your team’s activities and objectives have worked well with other, interdependent teams' objectives and priorities and achieved a successful outcome.
• How did you identify the other teams’ requirements?
• How did you build these requirements into your team’s activities?
• What challenges have you faced in doing this?
• What advice would you give to a new team manager when faced with a similar situation?
Customer and Partner Relations
Description: Consults and collaborates with Customers and Partners effectively through awareness raising, education and combined projects, ensuring buy-in to initiatives and the beneficial promotion of the Environment.
Tell us about a time when you have disagreed with a customer on how to address an issue.
• What was the situation?
• How did you maintain the relationship with your customer?
• What were the main challenges and how did you overcome these?
• What was the outcome?
• What did you learn and would you do anything differently if a similar position arose in the future?
Tell us about a time when you have disagreed with a customer on how to address an issue.
• What was the situation?
• How did you maintain the relationship with your customer?
• What were the main challenges and how did you overcome these?
• What was the outcome?
• What did you learn and would you do anything differently if a similar position arose in the future?
Technical Skills
This question is for information only and will not be scored.
For the majority our roles you do not need any additional technical skills, but for some of the roles in our area teams we are seeking additional expertise in the technical areas specified below.
If you have one or more of the areas of technical expertise detailed below, then please provide a short statement describing your level of expertise as part of your application, otherwise please leave this section blank.
Working with Communities & Engagement
Programme Management
Health & Safety
For the majority our roles you do not need any additional technical skills, but for some of the roles in our area teams we are seeking additional expertise in the technical areas specified below.
If you have one or more of the areas of technical expertise detailed below, then please provide a short statement describing your level of expertise as part of your application, otherwise please leave this section blank.
Working with Communities & Engagement
Programme Management
Health & Safety
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.