Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Advisor - Agriculture - 20709
1
National
All
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Environment & Sustainability, Policy, Risk Management
£36,389
The post holder will:
1.Support FCRM input to ELM technical guidance documents for interventions on agricultural land with FCRM benefit, and work on implementation arrangements for the pilot & full scheme.
3. Lead FCRM input on developing training materials for farm advisors.
4. Support a range of technical tasks, including collation and use of spatial data where needed.
5. Contribute to the EA’s wider work on future agriculture to further the objectives of the FCERM strategy, remaining adaptable as government priorities in this area evolve
6. Actively contribute to the running and development of the team and wider department.
1.Support FCRM input to ELM technical guidance documents for interventions on agricultural land with FCRM benefit, and work on implementation arrangements for the pilot & full scheme.
3. Lead FCRM input on developing training materials for farm advisors.
4. Support a range of technical tasks, including collation and use of spatial data where needed.
5. Contribute to the EA’s wider work on future agriculture to further the objectives of the FCERM strategy, remaining adaptable as government priorities in this area evolve
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 partners to change land use or management to provide public benefits (particularly flood risk) would be helpful. Some knowledge of agriculture policy and agri-environmental schemes is expected.
The job requires understanding customer needs, communicating what is possible and collaborating with others. It requires good networking skills to establish good relationships across a range of organisations.
The ability to manage a programme of work, obtaining the help of others and providing quality products that meet user requirements on time is essential.
The role will require excellent data management, analysis and presentation to share evidence and embed learning.
The job requires understanding customer needs, communicating what is possible and collaborating with others. It requires good networking skills to establish good relationships across a range of organisations.
The ability to manage a programme of work, obtaining the help of others and providing quality products that meet user requirements on time is essential.
The role will require excellent data management, analysis and presentation to share evidence and embed learning.
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
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.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
It is important that the post holder addresses the needs of internal and external customers, can communicate with a wide range of specialists and provides rapid and effective responses to requests for input and information.
Give an example of when you have addressed the needs of customers to provide rapid and effective responses.
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.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Give an example of how you’ve used learning and evidence to shape more efficient or innovative ways of working
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.