Senior Advisor Incident Planning - 24236
3
National
Various
Various
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Business Management & Improvement, Geography, Operational Delivery, Planning, Risk Management
£46,374
As a Category 1 emergency responder, under the Civil Contingencies Act, we need to be prepared for many types of environmental and societal emergencies such as flooding or significant pollution. We work alongside other agencies to prevent harm to people and the environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced emergency planner who wants to make a lasting difference by leading our preparedness for what’s ahead.
You'll provide leadership on our approach to emergency planning and preparation for the whole organisation to follow.
You’ll work closely with our 14 Operational Area Incident teams from across the country to ensure our national work aligns with their local delivery. You’ll develop new initiatives with them and bring local issues to a national platform.
Working nationally with other Category 1 responders, Government bodies, wider organisations and voluntary sector, You'll find ways to improve our work together to ensure our response on the ground is effective.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced emergency planner who wants to make a lasting difference by leading our preparedness for what’s ahead.
You'll provide leadership on our approach to emergency planning and preparation for the whole organisation to follow.
You’ll work closely with our 14 Operational Area Incident teams from across the country to ensure our national work aligns with their local delivery. You’ll develop new initiatives with them and bring local issues to a national platform.
Working nationally with other Category 1 responders, Government bodies, wider organisations and voluntary sector, You'll find ways to improve our work together to ensure our response on the ground is effective.
The Incident Planning team take risks identified in the National Security Risk Register and turn them into scalable and usable plans for the organisation to follow. They scan the horizon to look for impending risks, check our preparations and ensure the organisation is ready to respond.
The team is made up of a group of emergency planning experts dispersed across England, some of whom you’ll line manage.
The team is made up of a group of emergency planning experts dispersed across England, some of whom you’ll line manage.
You will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Practical experience of planning for or responding to emergencies, corporate risks or business continuity incidents.
• Established line management skills, experienced in motivating, and supporting team members
• The ability to network and develop strong links and plans with colleagues and external partners;
• A proven ability to work collaboratively and deliver results through others outside of your direct control;
• Strong communication skills adaptable to a wide variety of audiences and styles;
• Experience in prioritising and managing your workload effectively, particularly when faced with multiple organisational asks;
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills;
• A curious, inclusive, and open mindset;
• Practical experience of planning for or responding to emergencies, corporate risks or business continuity incidents.
• Established line management skills, experienced in motivating, and supporting team members
• The ability to network and develop strong links and plans with colleagues and external partners;
• A proven ability to work collaboratively and deliver results through others outside of your direct control;
• Strong communication skills adaptable to a wide variety of audiences and styles;
• Experience in prioritising and managing your workload effectively, particularly when faced with multiple organisational asks;
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills;
• A curious, inclusive, and open mindset;
The role will require some travel, as the team and our partners are spread across England. However, most of your time will be spent in your nearest local office or at home, as the Environment Agency has adopted hybrid working arrangements.
You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may require working outside of office hours and at the weekend, which attracts an additional payment and overtime. Flexible working arrangements are in place to support you in your role and full training will be provided.
To discuss any aspect of the role please contact Katharine Smith, Incident Planning Manager, on 07766443527 or email Katharine.smith@environment-agency.gov.uk
You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may require working outside of office hours and at the weekend, which attracts an additional payment and overtime. Flexible working arrangements are in place to support you in your role and full training will be provided.
To discuss any aspect of the role please contact Katharine Smith, Incident Planning Manager, on 07766443527 or email Katharine.smith@environment-agency.gov.uk
09/10/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Description of competence: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Please describe how you organise your own work and ensure the teams you work with deliver the outcomes with the most benefits. What tools do you use and how do you deal with competing pressures?
Your response to this question will be used to assess your suitability for the role.
Please describe how you organise your own work and ensure the teams you work with deliver the outcomes with the most benefits. What tools do you use and how do you deal with competing pressures?
Your response to this question will be used to assess your suitability for the role.
Leads People
We are looking for an established leader, who values diversity and encourages everyone to be their best.
Please describe your leadership style when leading a diverse team, explaining how you have led and motivated your team through challenging situations.
Your response to this question will be used to assess your suitability for the role.
Please describe your leadership style when leading a diverse team, explaining how you have led and motivated your team through challenging situations.
Your response to this question will be used to assess your suitability for the role.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Description of competency: Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Tell us about a time you improved the efficiency of a method, process or way of working that benefitted multiple teams and / or your organisation.
Your response to this question will be used to assess your suitability for the role. It may help to research the STAR approach for outlining your experience.
Tell us about a time you improved the efficiency of a method, process or way of working that benefitted multiple teams and / or your organisation.
Your response to this question will be used to assess your suitability for the role. It may help to research the STAR approach for outlining your experience.
Incident Planning
Description of competence: Undertaking tactical and strategic plans for the Agency’s response to incidents and ensuring staff are effectively prepared.
Please could you describe your experience of planning for emergencies and / or business continuity or your experience in responding to emergencies?
Please could you describe your experience of planning for emergencies and / or business continuity or your experience in responding to emergencies?
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.