Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer - Partnership and Strategic Overview Team - 20777
1
East of England
Chelmsford , Colchester , Ipswich
Chelmsford Office, Iceni House, Rivers House Kelvedon
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support, Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery, Policy, Strategy
£28,785
An exciting opportunity has arisen to play a leading role in Flood and Coastal Risk Management in East Anglia Area.
We are looking for an FCRM officer to work closely with internal and external partners to help deliver flood risk benefits and help communities become more resilient to flooding.
This post is fundamental in supporting and contributing to the development and delivery of the Risk Management Authority (RMA) portion of the Capital Investment Programme. This role will strengthen our resources to ensure we deliver the 336000 homes (Inc non residential) and development of the future pipeline of projects.
The post holder will often be co-located within LLFA teams to maintain strong relationships and support their programme delivery; contribute to the completion of relevant grant funding forms and provide advice on Environment Agency funding mechanisms.
This post is supported by the Advisors in the team to provide specialist advice and guidance, where required. The Post is also supported by the AFCRM and Anglian (Eastern) RFCC and is funded using Local Levy.
We will accommodate working from home but you'll be required to attend your base location on a regular basis. Base locations to include Chelmsford, Kelvedon or Ipswich.
We are looking for an FCRM officer to work closely with internal and external partners to help deliver flood risk benefits and help communities become more resilient to flooding.
This post is fundamental in supporting and contributing to the development and delivery of the Risk Management Authority (RMA) portion of the Capital Investment Programme. This role will strengthen our resources to ensure we deliver the 336000 homes (Inc non residential) and development of the future pipeline of projects.
The post holder will often be co-located within LLFA teams to maintain strong relationships and support their programme delivery; contribute to the completion of relevant grant funding forms and provide advice on Environment Agency funding mechanisms.
This post is supported by the Advisors in the team to provide specialist advice and guidance, where required. The Post is also supported by the AFCRM and Anglian (Eastern) RFCC and is funded using Local Levy.
We will accommodate working from home but you'll be required to attend your base location on a regular basis. Base locations to include Chelmsford, Kelvedon or Ipswich.
Flood and Coastal Risk Management is the largest department at the Environment Agency. Our teams plan, design and manage flood risk improvement projects, working in partnership with communities and other organisations to protect people and property from future flood risk. We are looking for flexible and future focused individuals who can adapt to changing priorities, enjoy working with diverse customers and are keen to work in the environment and flood sector.
We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate with good flood risk knowledge and the ability to drive forward outcomes and achieve positive results.
Individuals with a strong track record and proven experience of working with and building effective working relationships with others.
Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills and the ability to achieve successful outcomes with those with differing viewpoints is essential for this role.
The ability to understand the bigger picture and breakdown complex problems to ensure delivery of outcomes.
The ability to embrace and adapt to change and new ways of working.
A full UK driving license is essential
The information in the candidate pack is from a generic role profile so, whilst relevant, it's not specifically tailored to this position. The advert provides you with the key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
Individuals with a strong track record and proven experience of working with and building effective working relationships with others.
Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills and the ability to achieve successful outcomes with those with differing viewpoints is essential for this role.
The ability to understand the bigger picture and breakdown complex problems to ensure delivery of outcomes.
The ability to embrace and adapt to change and new ways of working.
A full UK driving license is essential
The information in the candidate pack is from a generic role profile so, whilst relevant, it's not specifically tailored to this position. The advert provides you with the key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
The Partnership and Strategic Overview (PSO) team is responsible for helping to reduce the risk of flooding to communities with the greatest need.
The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
CVs / documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection. It is your answers given to the competency questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. A copy of our EA capability dictionary can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
If you have any questions please contact the hiring manager: Graham Brown – graham.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 07392317049
In our current working environment, interviews will be held remotely by video conference/telephone.
The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
CVs / documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection. It is your answers given to the competency questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. A copy of our EA capability dictionary can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
If you have any questions please contact the hiring manager: Graham Brown – graham.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 07392317049
In our current working environment, interviews will be held remotely by video conference/telephone.
24/01/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
At the Environment Agency we are often having to balance competing priorities.
When have you had to prioritise your workload based on competing priorities and how did you decide what was the most important task?
When have you had to prioritise your workload based on competing priorities and how did you decide what was the most important task?
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Our stakeholder liaison is an important element to delivering effective project outcomes.
When have you identified your stakeholders and how did you do this?
When have you identified your stakeholders and how did you do this?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Describe a recent example of a problem you've had to solve to get something done.
What was the problem?
What were the barriers to solving the problem?
And what was the final outcome?
What was the problem?
What were the barriers to solving the problem?
And what was the final outcome?
Full driving Licence
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.