Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Secretariat Officer - 7070
1
North East
Newcastle
Tyneside House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support, Programme and Project Management
£27,138
You will be responsible for providing an efficient support service to the Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC). You will also support nominated sub-committees and groups, covering other meetings when required.
Key activities to support the Committee will include:
• Act as the secretariat for all Committee meetings and sub groups
• Maintaining relationships with external stakeholders (including DEFRA appointees and local councillors)
• Act as the main point of contact for engagement with Committee members
• Lead on the recruitment and induction of new members to the Flood and Coastal Committee
• Lead for the Area on overall governance of the Committee, in line with legislation and Defra/Cabinet Office guidelines
Key activities to support the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Programme will include:
• Liaison between Environment Agency Committee appointees and Environment Agency officers
• Supporting Committee members learning and development
• Supporting Environment Agency and Lead Local Flood Authority officers on briefing Committee members
• Liaison with internal teams, including communications teams, national programme team and national Committee network
Key activities to support the Committee will include:
• Act as the secretariat for all Committee meetings and sub groups
• Maintaining relationships with external stakeholders (including DEFRA appointees and local councillors)
• Act as the main point of contact for engagement with Committee members
• Lead on the recruitment and induction of new members to the Flood and Coastal Committee
• Lead for the Area on overall governance of the Committee, in line with legislation and Defra/Cabinet Office guidelines
Key activities to support the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Programme will include:
• Liaison between Environment Agency Committee appointees and Environment Agency officers
• Supporting Committee members learning and development
• Supporting Environment Agency and Lead Local Flood Authority officers on briefing Committee members
• Liaison with internal teams, including communications teams, national programme team and national Committee network
The programme team manages the Area's FCRM capital and revenue programmes and supports the Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC). In 2017/18, we will oversee £30m of capital and revenue expenditure which will better protect over 1,000 homes from flooding and coastal erosion risks, maintain our FCRM assets, as well as creating new wildlife habitat. We work closely with other internal teams, the Committee and Risk Management Authorities to develop and monitor the programmes.
Essential:
• Good communication skills, including experience of working with senior members of staff
• Able to build strong working relationships with partners
• Experience and understanding of providing consistent, high quality customer service
Desirable:
• Knowledge of the Environment Agency and the work it does
• Experience of supporting Committees
• Experience of taking formal minutes in meetings
• Good communication skills, including experience of working with senior members of staff
• Able to build strong working relationships with partners
• Experience and understanding of providing consistent, high quality customer service
Desirable:
• Knowledge of the Environment Agency and the work it does
• Experience of supporting Committees
• Experience of taking formal minutes in meetings
Closing Date: 29th November 2017 at 23:55 hours
If you have any questions please contact Jenny McCarthy on 020 8474 6488 or email jenny.mccarthy@environment-agency.gov.uk
The role may require travel for meetings and participation in a 24 hour incident response roster.
If you have any questions please contact Jenny McCarthy on 020 8474 6488 or email jenny.mccarthy@environment-agency.gov.uk
The role may require travel for meetings and participation in a 24 hour incident response roster.
29/11/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Business of the Environment Agency
Understands the direction, goals and business of the Environment Agency, enhancing and protecting, at all times, the Environment Agency’s work and interests.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
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.