Project Support Officer, Estates - 8764
2
South East
Reading
Kings Meadow House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Estates
£22,433
Working as part of the Estates Team based in Reading, you will be a vital member of our front-line operational team, supporting the Assistant Surveyors, Surveyors and Senior Surveyors to deliver the Agency's projects in your area.
As part of this team your regular work will involve such things as:
*Being a central and consistent point of contact, providing general support to your Estates Team for efficient and timely service delivery;
*Arranging meetings and assisting with the collation and circulation of meeting documentation and action plans;
*Co-ordinating instructions for project initiation and completing quality checks to ensure that relevant information is obtained from our clients and partners;
*Project and file management, ensuring work programmes are updated regularly and accurately for the Estates Team;
*Undertaking Land Registry searches. Compiling reference information and preparing indicative plans of land ownership/ occupation in line with data management policies;
*Assisting the Estates team with contacting landowners to gain entry to land for our operational works or projects;
*Co-ordinating the service of statutory notices required for land access, and liaising with our clients and partners as necessary;
*Processing sensitive information surrounding compensation negotiations. Recording approval forms and completing payment requests as directed by the Estates Team.
As part of this team your regular work will involve such things as:
*Being a central and consistent point of contact, providing general support to your Estates Team for efficient and timely service delivery;
*Arranging meetings and assisting with the collation and circulation of meeting documentation and action plans;
*Co-ordinating instructions for project initiation and completing quality checks to ensure that relevant information is obtained from our clients and partners;
*Project and file management, ensuring work programmes are updated regularly and accurately for the Estates Team;
*Undertaking Land Registry searches. Compiling reference information and preparing indicative plans of land ownership/ occupation in line with data management policies;
*Assisting the Estates team with contacting landowners to gain entry to land for our operational works or projects;
*Co-ordinating the service of statutory notices required for land access, and liaising with our clients and partners as necessary;
*Processing sensitive information surrounding compensation negotiations. Recording approval forms and completing payment requests as directed by the Estates Team.
The Estates service extends to 114 people, offering professional support for Environment Agency land, property, compensation and valuation matters. We are core to the delivery of the Agency's £2.6 billion capital programme to better protect 300,000 homes. Our experienced teams specialise in negotiating access, dealing with compensation claims from land and property owners where they have suffered loss as a consequence of our work.
We also manage the Agency's landholdings, which extends to 26,000 hectares.
We also manage the Agency's landholdings, which extends to 26,000 hectares.
Working as a Project Support Officer in the Environment Agency will mean that the environment will be at the heart of everything you do: your work will ensure that we maximise our financial profits and drive forward positive environmental outcomes for our local communities.
Credible and motivated, you will demonstrate good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with immediate team members and those clients/ partners from other functions.
You will need to demonstrate that you can work as part of a team, prioritising tasks and balancing work to achieve tight deadlines as this will be required to meet the demands of this role.
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your time well are also essential. Administration experience would also be an advantage.
In this role, you will be required to use Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word) to a good standard.
Closing: 24th August at 23:55 hours
Credible and motivated, you will demonstrate good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with immediate team members and those clients/ partners from other functions.
You will need to demonstrate that you can work as part of a team, prioritising tasks and balancing work to achieve tight deadlines as this will be required to meet the demands of this role.
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your time well are also essential. Administration experience would also be an advantage.
In this role, you will be required to use Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word) to a good standard.
Closing: 24th August at 23:55 hours
The two positions will both be based at Kings Meadow House, Reading to support the local Estates Team.
The interviews for the vacancies are provisionally scheduled to take place in early September 2018.
Core to the delivery of the Agency's Ambition to 2020 and the Government’s landmark 25 Year Environment Plan, our Estates service is committed to being exemplary and providing a professional service, that exceeds customer expectations and delivers value for money. If you want to find out more about this role and the Environment Agency, you can download the Candidate Information pack, which also contains some useful information that may help you when applying for this position.
If you do require any further information, you can email the Estates Recruitment Team: RecruitmentEstates@ea.gov.uk
The interviews for the vacancies are provisionally scheduled to take place in early September 2018.
Core to the delivery of the Agency's Ambition to 2020 and the Government’s landmark 25 Year Environment Plan, our Estates service is committed to being exemplary and providing a professional service, that exceeds customer expectations and delivers value for money. If you want to find out more about this role and the Environment Agency, you can download the Candidate Information pack, which also contains some useful information that may help you when applying for this position.
If you do require any further information, you can email the Estates Recruitment Team: RecruitmentEstates@ea.gov.uk
24/08/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
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.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
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.