Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Senior Advisor - Rural Resilience (Lowland) - 20704
1
National
All
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Environment & Sustainability, Policy, Risk Management
£46,374
This role will lead our lowland and managed catchments rural resilience work for FCRM.
The post holder will:
1. Shape our rural resilience work, agreeing the scope and leading relationships with stakeholders and partners.
2. Lead work on lowland peat, advising the lowland peat task force.
3. Report on related FCERM Strategy Actions.
4. Link Defra Policy with Local and National Operations.
5. Help mainstream nature-based solutions, and support Asset Management to operationalise them.
6. Maximise funding for flood resilience in rural lowlands.
7. Actively contribute to the running and development of the team and wider department
The post holder will:
1. Shape our rural resilience work, agreeing the scope and leading relationships with stakeholders and partners.
2. Lead work on lowland peat, advising the lowland peat task force.
3. Report on related FCERM Strategy Actions.
4. Link Defra Policy with Local and National Operations.
5. Help mainstream nature-based solutions, and support Asset Management to operationalise them.
6. Maximise funding for flood resilience in rural lowlands.
7. 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.
We are looking for someone with a degree or equivalent experience in an environmental or flood risk background. Good knowledge of the management of lowland drainage areas and the complex arrangements in place for managing flood risk in these areas is needed.
You will be well practiced in at influencing and persuading others in technical and complicated areas. Sometimes, these areas will be emerging, and you will be comfortable working with uncertainties
You will have a good understanding of the Environment Agency and be able to achieve shared outcomes across functions.
You will be well practiced in at influencing and persuading others in technical and complicated areas. Sometimes, these areas will be emerging, and you will be comfortable working with uncertainties
You will have a good understanding of the Environment Agency and be able to achieve shared outcomes across functions.
Please contact Laura Kitson on +447721108864 or Jon Hollis on +447500857035 for further information after 5 January 2022.
We are recruiting for two senior advisors on rural resilience, and this role will focus on rural lowlands.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 7th February 2022.
We are recruiting for two senior advisors on rural resilience, and this role will focus on rural lowlands.
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 presenting 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.
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Give an example of where you have developed and maintained a relationship to achieve a significant outcome.
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.