Flood and Coastal Risk Management Admin Assistant - 10116

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South West
Bridgwater
Rivers House Bridgwater
Staff Grade 2
Fixed Term
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support
£18,392 (pro-rata)
This is an entry level post and a fantastic opportunity to learn about role of the Environment Agency. You will be an all-round assistant to the Bristol Avon Asset Performance Team and will deal with a variety of both internal and external requests for information. Along with the Team Leader you will ultimately ensure the continued smooth running of the Bristol Avon team.
This is an exciting time to join asset performance as we have recently gained ISO55001 accreditation which places us a leading asset management organisation. The asset performance teams inspect and maintain the existing flood defence structures across the area. Our engineers act as Senior Users on multi-million pound projects to install new structures protecting housing, industry and infrastructure. We help to protect the Cities of Bath and Bristol and the Somerset levels from flooding.
The successful candidate is likely to have proven experience in an administrative role. We are seeking someone with the following skills:
• Excellent communicator
• A highly organised team player
• Proven customer skills
• Proficient with the Microsoft suite of programs
• The ability to work flexibly, manage your own workload and meet tight deadlines.
Closing Date: 1st April 2019 at 23:55 hours

For further information about this role contact the recruiting team leader-Paul Mitson.
Telephone: 07768 006189 email: paul.mitson@environment-agency.gov.uk

01/04/2019, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
1 year
Achieves Results
Some of our requests are dependant on tight deadlines. Please tell us about your previous experiences of dealing with tight deadlines. What was the situation, how did you approach the task, what was the outcome and how did you feel during the process?
Communicates Effectively
Effective communication is a skill that few can fully master. Please tell us why you think you have already mastered this art, how you can adapt to a variety of styles to ensure the correct message is delivered and what you do the ensure you have understood the request made to you?
Works in Teams
Please give an example of how you have worked to build relationships with your colleagues and other team members in order to achieve the team goals.
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.

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This Vacancy is closed to applications.