Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer - 4978
1
London
London
Ergon House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Programme and Project Management, Risk Management
£26,869
This role is extremely varied and draws upon a diverse range of transferrable skills. This role will be split between the Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100) delivery team and the Flood Risk team that support the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC).
Working closely with other teams, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Engaging with a range of customers, including the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee
• Work with the Thames Estuary 2100 team, providing support with their work monitoring change in the estuary and implementing the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan.
• Gaining some understanding on the 6 year investment programme for the Thames catchment.
• Responding to enquiries, often using GIS.
• Providing a secretariat role to two high profile Governance Boards, including drafting basic papers.
• Maintain and monitor the team’s SharePoint site
• Updating and monitoring the team’s project plan.
In order to manage your diverse workload you will need to be able to manage your time well to ensure you deliver to tight deadlines.
Working closely with other teams, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Engaging with a range of customers, including the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee
• Work with the Thames Estuary 2100 team, providing support with their work monitoring change in the estuary and implementing the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan.
• Gaining some understanding on the 6 year investment programme for the Thames catchment.
• Responding to enquiries, often using GIS.
• Providing a secretariat role to two high profile Governance Boards, including drafting basic papers.
• Maintain and monitor the team’s SharePoint site
• Updating and monitoring the team’s project plan.
In order to manage your diverse workload you will need to be able to manage your time well to ensure you deliver to tight deadlines.
The London team work with partners to minimise flood risk across London now and in the future. The team influence strategies and plans to ensure flood risk does not increase as London grows but also wider integrated environmental benefits are planned for. We work with the Thames RFCC to help them deliver their objectives and you will work with the TE2100 team, who work with a wide range of partners to deliver the TE2100 plan.
You will have good communications skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners. It’s advantageous to have a project/programme management and/or a customer-oriented background too. You are required to have experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Be skilled at managing multiple priorities and competing demands
• Be able to show where you’ve worked with others to deliver success
• Be an intelligent problem solver, with a methodical work approach
• Strong IT skills (full Microsoft office suite, GIS and some experience in managing and presenting information)
• A knowledge of SharePoint is preferable
• Have an engineering or science background and, ideally, a relevant degree (or equivalent) or professional qualification
• Be skilled at managing multiple priorities and competing demands
• Be able to show where you’ve worked with others to deliver success
• Be an intelligent problem solver, with a methodical work approach
• Strong IT skills (full Microsoft office suite, GIS and some experience in managing and presenting information)
• A knowledge of SharePoint is preferable
• Have an engineering or science background and, ideally, a relevant degree (or equivalent) or professional qualification
Please download the candidate pack for more information about the role and applications process.
If you have any questions please contact Alice Dinsdale-Young, Principal Officer- Flood Risk on 020302 58955.
The closing date for applications is 8th May 2017 at 23:55 hours.
If you have any questions please contact Alice Dinsdale-Young, Principal Officer- Flood Risk on 020302 58955.
The closing date for applications is 8th May 2017 at 23:55 hours.
08/05/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
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.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
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.