4536-Senior Flood Risk Advisor
1
North West
Penrith
Ghyll Mount
Staff Grade 6
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
43,344
Do you want to make the world a better place? Are you passionate about protecting the nation against natural threats and hazards? We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and adaptable individual to join the PSO team. Your work will be conducted in a high-freedom environment that: makes staff happier; focuses on health, safety and wellbeing; embraces emergent leadership; and supports your development.
In this role you will build and sustain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders and partners working together to deliver more for the environment and to enhance the Environment Agency's reputation. You will secure funding for transformational projects that benefit people and wildlife. You will also enhance the area’s incident response capability by having an incident management role.
In this role you will build and sustain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders and partners working together to deliver more for the environment and to enhance the Environment Agency's reputation. You will secure funding for transformational projects that benefit people and wildlife. You will also enhance the area’s incident response capability by having an incident management role.
PSO work with Risk Management Authorities and communities to design, develop, fund and deliver flood risk management assets. We compile and use available evidence through mapping, modelling and data work to inform our plans and investment programme. PSO provide advice on Flood Risk Assessments, working with Sustainable Places to influence location and design of developments. We issue Flood Risk Activity Permits to protect the environment, prevent increases in flood risk and ensure adequate land drainage.
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following:
- Excellent stakeholder, partner and customer engagement
- Politically astute individual with influential communication skills and the ability to build and sustain relationships
- A track record of attracting funding for large projects
- Ability to deliver complex work packages on scope, on budget and to agreed timeframe
- A leader who inspires people and delivers results through others
- Knowledge of another area of flood and coastal risk management (e.g. project management, planning and consenting, and/or mapping, modelling and data) is desirable
- Excellent stakeholder, partner and customer engagement
- Politically astute individual with influential communication skills and the ability to build and sustain relationships
- A track record of attracting funding for large projects
- Ability to deliver complex work packages on scope, on budget and to agreed timeframe
- A leader who inspires people and delivers results through others
- Knowledge of another area of flood and coastal risk management (e.g. project management, planning and consenting, and/or mapping, modelling and data) is desirable
Closing Date: 26th march 2017 at 23:55 hours
A Driving Licence is required and there will be travelling involved. For more details contact the PSO Team Leader:
Catherine.evans@environment-agency.gov.uk
A Driving Licence is required and there will be travelling involved. For more details contact the PSO Team Leader:
Catherine.evans@environment-agency.gov.uk
26/03/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
31/03/18
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Driving licence 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.