Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Advisor - Rural Resilience - 20707
1
National
All
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Environment & Sustainability, Policy, Risk Management
£36,389
You will help drive forward our rural resilience work (upland and lowland) for FCRM, supporting the Senior Advisors for Rural Resilience.
The post holder will:
1. Support the development and definition of the team’s rural resilience work.
2. Support relationships with rural resilience partners and stakeholders, including NFU and CLA.
3. Work with the senior advisors within the team to support work on flood resilience for the agricultural sector and rural areas, responding to priorities for the team.
4. Actively contribute to the running and development of the Natural Environment and Rural Resilience Team, and wider FCRM Strategy department.
The post holder will:
1. Support the development and definition of the team’s rural resilience work.
2. Support relationships with rural resilience partners and stakeholders, including NFU and CLA.
3. Work with the senior advisors within the team to support work on flood resilience for the agricultural sector and rural areas, responding to priorities for the team.
4. Actively contribute to the running and development of the Natural Environment and Rural Resilience Team, and wider FCRM Strategy 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 who has experience in an environmental or flood risk background.
You will be well practiced in at influencing and persuading others in technical and complicated areas. Sometimes, these areas will be just emerging, and you will be comfortable working with uncertainties.
You will work with customers and partners to achieve significant outcomes for people and the environment.
You will have a good knowledge of the Environment Agency and be able to achieve shared outcomes across functions.
You will need to be able build and sustain relationships at all levels with the EA and external partners.
You will be well practiced in at influencing and persuading others in technical and complicated areas. Sometimes, these areas will be just emerging, and you will be comfortable working with uncertainties.
You will work with customers and partners to achieve significant outcomes for people and the environment.
You will have a good knowledge of the Environment Agency and be able to achieve shared outcomes across functions.
You will need to be able build and sustain relationships at all levels with the EA and external partners.
Please contact Laura Kitson on +447721108864 or Jon Hollis on +447500857035 for further information after 5 January 2022.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 14th February 2022.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 14th 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.
Data and Information Management
Give an example where you have collected, analysed and presented data for a variety of purposes, providing a compelling case.
Uses Initiative
Give an example of where you have taken action over and above what is required (within own level of authority) to ensure that a task is performed efficiently and effectively.
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.