Sustainable Abstraction Advisor (OCS) - 20781
1
National
All, Various
Various, All
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£36,389
An opportunity has arisen to join the Sustainable Abstraction team in Operations Catchment Services of the EA and help to deliver the Abstraction Plan.
The abstraction plan covers all the regulatory tools and mechanisms that allow us to manage abstraction sustainably. The sustainable abstraction team acts as a national coordinator for programmes and supports EA Area colleagues in delivery. The Team is also responsible for collating programme data and information and reporting on environmental outcomes.
You’ll be comfortable managing large amounts of data and information to assist the team develop, maintain and track the various programmes of work and also allow us to report on environmental outcomes.
You’ll help to maintain that data, analyse and interpret that information, and communicate the results to a variety of internal and external audiences.
You’ll have experience of environmental planning and water resources and will be able to use that experience to provide support and guidance to operational teams in developing the programme in a consistent way.
You’ll be someone who looks for improvements and efficiencies to existing processes to ensure we make the best use of resources.
There will be opportunity to develop your project management skills to deliver projects .
The abstraction plan covers all the regulatory tools and mechanisms that allow us to manage abstraction sustainably. The sustainable abstraction team acts as a national coordinator for programmes and supports EA Area colleagues in delivery. The Team is also responsible for collating programme data and information and reporting on environmental outcomes.
You’ll be comfortable managing large amounts of data and information to assist the team develop, maintain and track the various programmes of work and also allow us to report on environmental outcomes.
You’ll help to maintain that data, analyse and interpret that information, and communicate the results to a variety of internal and external audiences.
You’ll have experience of environmental planning and water resources and will be able to use that experience to provide support and guidance to operational teams in developing the programme in a consistent way.
You’ll be someone who looks for improvements and efficiencies to existing processes to ensure we make the best use of resources.
There will be opportunity to develop your project management skills to deliver projects .
The Sustainable Abstraction team sits within Water Resources Operations Catchment Services. We manage and co-ordinate the delivery of the sustainable abstraction programmes nationally. This includes building the WR elements of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), input to the environmental destination of Regional Plans, managing the unused and under-utilised programme, classification and tracking of WFD improvements and also concluding delivery of the Restoring Sustainable Abstraction (RSA) programme.
We are seeking an individual with data analysis experience, and water resource experience would be beneficial but not essential. You’ll be qualified to at least degree standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and preferably have, or be working towards, a specific professional qualification or membership of a professional body. You will possess proven ability of:
• Using strong communication and networking skills to influence or help deliver outcomes.
• Interpreting or evaluating evidence & data to propose effective solutions for challenging problems.
• National data collation & analysis as part of the operational quality assurance of WFD and RSA work.
• Shaping and facilitating change or new ways of working to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Have excellent customer focus acting on feedback
You should be comfortable with working as part of a dispersed team. You will be expected to travel for national meetings with occasional overnight stays.
• Using strong communication and networking skills to influence or help deliver outcomes.
• Interpreting or evaluating evidence & data to propose effective solutions for challenging problems.
• National data collation & analysis as part of the operational quality assurance of WFD and RSA work.
• Shaping and facilitating change or new ways of working to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Have excellent customer focus acting on feedback
You should be comfortable with working as part of a dispersed team. You will be expected to travel for national meetings with occasional overnight stays.
If you would like to know more please contact Jude Hoseason, Sustainable Abstraction on 07795 801740 or by email: jude.hoseason@environment-agency.gov.uk
*Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be interviewing face-to-face at this time. All interviews will be conducted remotely via MS Teams. Further information will be provided to candidates in advance of interviews.*.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 7th February 2022.
*Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be interviewing face-to-face at this time. All interviews will be conducted remotely via MS Teams. Further information will be provided to candidates in advance of interviews.*.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 7th February 2022.
23/01/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
• Produces factually accurate reports, both verbal and written using data and statistics supported by tools, databases and specialised software.
• Prepares and presents findings in a logical and well-structured manner that can be readily accessed and understood by a wide audience.
• Anticipates requirements for data or information and/or identifies future reporting requirements and puts in place the means to meet these.
• Produces factually accurate reports, both verbal and written using data and statistics supported by tools, databases and specialised software.
• Prepares and presents findings in a logical and well-structured manner that can be readily accessed and understood by a wide audience.
• Anticipates requirements for data or information and/or identifies future reporting requirements and puts in place the means to meet these.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
• Demonstrates an ongoing concern to improve performance and increase efficiency
• Proactively looks for better ways of doing things; learns from events and seeks to improve future performance.
• Puts in place checks to ensure that plans and processes are being carried out to the required degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrates an ongoing concern to improve performance and increase efficiency
• Proactively looks for better ways of doing things; learns from events and seeks to improve future performance.
• Puts in place checks to ensure that plans and processes are being carried out to the required degree of accuracy.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
• Ensures communication is two-way; responds and acts on feedback
• Prepares written reports and data in clear, readable and accurate manner, using appropriate grammar, syntax and style.
• Uses full range of communication methods to ensure effective understanding.
• Ensures communication is two-way; responds and acts on feedback
• Prepares written reports and data in clear, readable and accurate manner, using appropriate grammar, syntax and style.
• Uses full range of communication methods to ensure effective understanding.
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.