Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Senior Advisor - Catchment Based Approach, Agriculture - 20700
1
National
All
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Environment & Sustainability, Policy, Risk Management
£46,374 pro-rata
This role will embed a catchment based approach to flood resilience, translating FCERM strategy actions into delivery.
The post holder will:
1. Lead FCRM input into the development and implementation of ELM schemes as an expert advisor
2. Lead the delivery of agreed FCERM Strategy Actions
3. Work with Catchment Sensitive Farming officers to maximise outcomes for FCRM
4. Help increase flood resilience through Catchment Based approaches and the Catchment Based Approach National Support Group
5. Lead work on Local Nature Recovery strategies for FCRM
6. Actively contribute to the running and development of the team and wider department
The post holder will:
1. Lead FCRM input into the development and implementation of ELM schemes as an expert advisor
2. Lead the delivery of agreed FCERM Strategy Actions
3. Work with Catchment Sensitive Farming officers to maximise outcomes for FCRM
4. Help increase flood resilience through Catchment Based approaches and the Catchment Based Approach National Support Group
5. Lead work on Local Nature Recovery strategies for FCRM
6. Actively contribute to the running and development of the team and wider department
This role sits in the Natural Environment and Rural Resilience Team, within the FCERM Strategy department. The department leads the implementation of the FCERM Strategy, has oversight of flood resilience and adaptation (inland and coastal) and coordinates partnership working with risk management authorities and other key stakeholders to deliver the strategy objectives. There will be opportunities to shape the team and wider department through contributions to its people plan and associated cross-cutting areas of work.
Experience of working with the farming / landowning sector and/or other partners to change land use or land management to provide benefits for the public (particularly flood risk) will be required. Excellent knowledge of agriculture policy and agri-environmental schemes is expected.
We are looking for someone with a degree or equivalent experience in an environmental, and preferably a flood risk background. Ideally you will be chartered, or working towards chartership, but this is not essential.
You will need to think strategically and anticipate future challenges, as well as spot opportunities to deliver, and you will be comfortable working with uncertainties.
We are looking for someone with a degree or equivalent experience in an environmental, and preferably a flood risk background. Ideally you will be chartered, or working towards chartership, but this is not essential.
You will need to think strategically and anticipate future challenges, as well as spot opportunities to deliver, and you will be comfortable working with uncertainties.
Please contact Laura Kitson on +447721108864 after or Jon Hollis on +447500857035 for further information after 5 January 2022..
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 7th February 2022.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 7th February 2022.
23/01/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Influences and Persuades Others
Give an example where you have influenced and negotiated across professional disciplines. Show how you have presented a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Give an example of when you have addressed the needs of customers to provide rapid and effective responses.
Business of the Environment Agency
Give an example of where you have worked to achieve cross-cutting goals of the Environment Agency.
Legislative Knowledge
The Agriculture and Environment Bills present a series of opportunities and challenges for using public funding for agriculture to support FCERM outcomes.
Give an example of where you have used new legislation or policy to achieve wider environmental or flood outcomes.
Give an example of where you have used new legislation or policy to achieve wider environmental or flood outcomes.
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.