Project Support Officer - 14069
1
South West
Exeter
Manley House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support, Programme and Project Management
£23,248
At the Environment Agency there’s so much more to our work than building flood risk management schemes or regulating industry. We strive to ensure that everything we do counts towards leaving a legacy to be proud of – for people, communities and the environment – for all of us to enjoy and for future generations.
We’re looking for a Project Support Officer where communication and organisation are essential, giving our teams the support they need by efficiently and accurately handling project information. In this valued role, you will gain in-depth understanding of large-scale projects that are having a huge positive effect across the country.
There’ll be lots to do: data processing, preparation of newsletters and briefings, reporting and meetings to support. Anything and everything to help colleagues be ever-more effective in their roles. You’ll accompany project managers on site visits and help out with community events. As you grow in confidence, we will support your ambitions too and help you use the experience to as a spring-board for your career.
With so many contacts across the Environment Agency, it’s also important that you’re positive, enjoy helping colleagues, promote collaboration and take pride in your work.
We’re looking for a Project Support Officer where communication and organisation are essential, giving our teams the support they need by efficiently and accurately handling project information. In this valued role, you will gain in-depth understanding of large-scale projects that are having a huge positive effect across the country.
There’ll be lots to do: data processing, preparation of newsletters and briefings, reporting and meetings to support. Anything and everything to help colleagues be ever-more effective in their roles. You’ll accompany project managers on site visits and help out with community events. As you grow in confidence, we will support your ambitions too and help you use the experience to as a spring-board for your career.
With so many contacts across the Environment Agency, it’s also important that you’re positive, enjoy helping colleagues, promote collaboration and take pride in your work.
We are the Programme Contract Management Service (PCM), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. You will become part of an award-winning team that provides areas, alongside national services and centres, with an effective project and programme management service. Our strong, well-qualified teams manage projects throughout their lifecycle to deliver environmental improvements, adding value and resulting in a greater sense of shared ownership with local communities.
A level standard qualifications are desirable and PRINCE2 Foundation or APM Foundation is an advantage. It’s important you’re confident in MS office. Whilst time spent in project support or project management will help, more important is your interest in the work and exceptional talent for organisation and planning.
Naturally, we want you to be the best in your field. So expect training and development that helps you grow professionally. We will also pay your fees for one professional membership.
Naturally, we want you to be the best in your field. So expect training and development that helps you grow professionally. We will also pay your fees for one professional membership.
For further information contact Mark Kingdom at mark.kingdom@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications is 2nd February 2020. Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 24th February 2020.
Salary £23,248.
Please see the candidate pack for more information on benefits offered, including generous pension provision and leave entitlement, flexible working practices, and excellent training / learning opportunities.
This role is based within our team at Exeter.
Driving licence ideally required as some driving may be necessary. Occasional travel (regionally or nationally) and overnight stays required.
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Closing date for applications is 2nd February 2020. Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 24th February 2020.
Salary £23,248.
Please see the candidate pack for more information on benefits offered, including generous pension provision and leave entitlement, flexible working practices, and excellent training / learning opportunities.
This role is based within our team at Exeter.
Driving licence ideally required as some driving may be necessary. Occasional travel (regionally or nationally) and overnight stays required.
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
02/02/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
Collating and managing data is a key part of this role. Describe your experience of the data that you have collated, processed, interpreted and reported for others to use effectively.
Communicates Effectively
Describe how in a current or recent role your communication skills enable you to translate difficult or important messages to a line manager, client, stakeholder or colleague.
Works in Teams
Team work is incredibly important to us. We can only achieve the best results by working in genuine partnership and collaboration with others. Tell us about a time you had to support others to ensure the team worked successfully together.
Manages Self
Managing yourself is essential whilst support will be provided. We are looking for a self-sufficient individual who can seek workload opportunities and identify project managers that need support. Tell us about a time you have had to be responsible for ensuring your own workload was sufficient and the skills you utilised to ensure that this was achieved.
Driving licence ideally required
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.