Engagement Advisor - 12386
1
South East
London
Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Communications / Marketing, Operational Delivery
£34,879 Pro-rata
This is an exciting opportunity to influence how we work with stakeholders and communities on one of the largest flood risk management strategies in the UK. This is a new role working on the 2020 Review of the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan, which sets out how the Environment Agency and partners can work together to manage tidal flood risk in the Thames Estuary to the end of the century. As the Engagement Advisor for the team, you will advise, shape and support the team to deliver an engagement plan for the 2020 Review, the first full review of the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan.
The team’s vision is for a collaborative project. They want to work with partners, stakeholders and communities to bring in local and national knowledge and expertise, and produce an updated, co-owned Thames Estuary 2100 Plan which has been shaped by our partners. You will be instrumental in enabling the team to do this.
As part of this collaborative project you will organise and facilitate workshops and events, set up and manage public consultations, produce excellent engagement materials, and be a key link for the team into the wider Thames Estuary 2100 engagement network.
The team’s vision is for a collaborative project. They want to work with partners, stakeholders and communities to bring in local and national knowledge and expertise, and produce an updated, co-owned Thames Estuary 2100 Plan which has been shaped by our partners. You will be instrumental in enabling the team to do this.
As part of this collaborative project you will organise and facilitate workshops and events, set up and manage public consultations, produce excellent engagement materials, and be a key link for the team into the wider Thames Estuary 2100 engagement network.
The role will report into the Thames Estuary 2100 Senior Engagement Advisor and work with the 2020 Review team, who sit within the London Area Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) team. They are responsible for delivering a fast-moving and innovative project.
The team is part of the wider Thames Estuary 2100 programme, which includes teams who work across London and the Thames Estuary. You will work closely with engagement leads from across the programme.
The team is part of the wider Thames Estuary 2100 programme, which includes teams who work across London and the Thames Estuary. You will work closely with engagement leads from across the programme.
You will have excellent communication skills and be able to influence and work with a wide network of people including the project team, colleagues across the Thames Estuary, our partners and stakeholders.
You should:
- have knowledge and experience of the engagement planning process (understanding of the Environment Agency’s Working With Others approach is desirable)
- be able to create high-quality, plain English engagement materials in different formats and for different communication channels
- be confident engaging with colleagues and external stakeholders from different backgrounds
- have experience of organising and facilitating workshops and events
- be comfortable using different working styles and flexibility to adapt to an evolving situation and priorities
- be self-motivated and able to drive and manage your own workload successfully
- have an eye for opportunities and innovation
- have an enthusiasm to learn about the project and develop new skills
You should:
- have knowledge and experience of the engagement planning process (understanding of the Environment Agency’s Working With Others approach is desirable)
- be able to create high-quality, plain English engagement materials in different formats and for different communication channels
- be confident engaging with colleagues and external stakeholders from different backgrounds
- have experience of organising and facilitating workshops and events
- be comfortable using different working styles and flexibility to adapt to an evolving situation and priorities
- be self-motivated and able to drive and manage your own workload successfully
- have an eye for opportunities and innovation
- have an enthusiasm to learn about the project and develop new skills
For more information about the Environment Agency, our work and the employee benefits available please download the candidate pack.
The role will be based in our 2 Marsham Street office in London, with occasional travel to other area offices within the South East and to meetings or events within the Thames Estuary.
The role is a fixed term contract for 23 months. For more information about the role please speak to Laura Littleton, Thames Estuary 2100 Senior Engagement Advisor on 07825 377920.
The role will be based in our 2 Marsham Street office in London, with occasional travel to other area offices within the South East and to meetings or events within the Thames Estuary.
The role is a fixed term contract for 23 months. For more information about the role please speak to Laura Littleton, Thames Estuary 2100 Senior Engagement Advisor on 07825 377920.
15/09/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
23 months
Engages others
This role will require you to plan, carry out and evaluate effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders following the ‘Working with others’ approach.
Please can you provide a specific example of when you have planned and delivered effective engagement?
Please can you provide a specific example of when you have planned and delivered effective engagement?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
In this role it is essential that you proactively seek to understand the needs of internal and external colleagues, partners and stakeholders, and are able to work with the team to address these.
Please can you provide an example of when you have done this.
Please can you provide an example of when you have done this.
Achieves Results
To be successful in this role you will need to set yourself and deliver high work standards, including prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure you can achieve results within the appropriate timescales.
Please can you tell us how you do this in your current or in previous roles?
Please can you tell us how you do this in your current or in previous roles?
Communicates Effectively
In this role it will be vital to listen and ask questions, to understand others and engage with them effectively. You will also need to be able to convey information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively both through speech and writing.
Please can you tell us how you do this in your current or in previous roles?
Please can you tell us how you do this in your current or in previous roles?
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.