FCRM Natural Flood Management Officer - 22520

FCRM Natural Flood Management Officer - 22520
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Yorkshire and the Humber
Beverley , Leeds , Rotherham , York
Templeborough, Crosskill House, Lateral, Foss House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Environment & Sustainability
Full Time
£24,213

29/05/2022, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. Acting to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife. We're committed to promoting equality and diversity in all we do, and to valuing the diversity of our workforce, customers and communities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and adaptable person to take up the role of Natural Flood Management Officer in our Partnerships and Strategic Overview Team (PSO).

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Natural Flood Management (NFM) delivery, working on projects across Yorkshire. You’ll have the skills to work with a wide range of partners and internal teams and engage with landowners and community groups. You’ll support the team in developing funding bids and business cases and work collaboratively to identify opportunities to deliver NFM projects in a wide range of environments.
Partnerships & Strategic Overview support the whole lifecycle of our flood and coastal risk management assets. We use a wide range of skills to help us plan for the future. They include the analysis of data to inform future investment plans, engagement with communities and professional partners and developing strategic approaches to future flood risk management. We work in partnership with communities and other organisations to protect people and property from future flood risk.
Through experience to date you will ideally be able to demonstrate some of the following:
•a relevant degree is desirable, but as an entry level grade we welcome all backgrounds, especially those with an interest in the environment, geography or science discipline.
•understanding of river processes, hydrology, and the impact of flooding.
•good understanding of natural flood management and be willing to further your skills and knowledge as this sector develops.
•appreciation of the climate and nature emergencies and how we can respond to these.
•ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers.
•skilled at managing multiple priorities and competing demands.
•ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team to make decisions and achieve planned outcomes.
•proven ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
•full UK driving licence preferred but not essential.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support you need to succeed.
As part of your comprehensive induction, you will also be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
There are also fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: jackie.lowe@environment-agency.gov.uk
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Description: Develops and maintains effective working relationships.

To enable effective working relationships this role needs you to build and maintain stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

Please tell us about a time you successfully built and maintained relationships, how you approached this and the key considerations you made.
Achieves Results
Definition: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.

Please give a specific example of where you have delivered a critical piece of work to a deadline, adapting to changing priorities or demands.
Works in Teams
Definition: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.

Success in Flood Risk Management is reliant upon team working and partnership.

Please describe when you have previously been a member of an effective team and how your involvement helped the team to achieve a desired outcome.
Communicates Effectively
You will be expected to communicate and engage with others effectively through speech and writing.

Please describe when you have used your communication skills effectively to convey information and ideas clearly to others.
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.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the  Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.