Flood Recovery - Flood Incident Operations and Response Advisor - 20333
2
East of England
Bedford , Brampton , Ely
Bedford Depot, Ely Office, Brampton Office
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Communications / Marketing, Operational Delivery, Risk Management
£36,389 pro-rata
In Winter 2020/21 we experienced significant flooding across the area. This event highlighted potential improvements to the way we and our partners work together to respond to, and manage water during future flood events and we are looking to set up a project team to deliver these improvements.
We are advertising two roles which form a key part of this project team:
1.Flood Response Framework Lead: Lead the development of existing multi-agency flood plans to achieve a framework for a consistent response to flood incidents. This will involve working with partners to develop and support emergency planning processes.
2.Flood Asset Operations Lead: Lead the development of new processes and will involve working with operational partners to identify and develop processes through which we can better utilise assets during a flood event.
Both roles involve working with and influencing internal and external stakeholders to achieve joint outcomes whilst providing support and leadership to other members of the department.
We work flexibly and from home but you'll be required to attend your base location or partner sites as needed.
The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
We are advertising two roles which form a key part of this project team:
1.Flood Response Framework Lead: Lead the development of existing multi-agency flood plans to achieve a framework for a consistent response to flood incidents. This will involve working with partners to develop and support emergency planning processes.
2.Flood Asset Operations Lead: Lead the development of new processes and will involve working with operational partners to identify and develop processes through which we can better utilise assets during a flood event.
Both roles involve working with and influencing internal and external stakeholders to achieve joint outcomes whilst providing support and leadership to other members of the department.
We work flexibly and from home but you'll be required to attend your base location or partner sites as needed.
The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
The Flood and Coastal Risk Management department in the Great Ouse catchment is responsible for helping to protect people and property from future flood risk.
We work with partner organisations to develop and fund projects that reduce the risk of flooding to communities with the greatest need. The team also performs regulatory activities through planning and permitting, supports development of local strategies, and engages with partners and communities to increase resilience to flooding.
We work with partner organisations to develop and fund projects that reduce the risk of flooding to communities with the greatest need. The team also performs regulatory activities through planning and permitting, supports development of local strategies, and engages with partners and communities to increase resilience to flooding.
You'll bring good organisational awareness and your interpersonal skills will be complimented by your enthusiasm to achieve results.
In addition you will:
• be an excellent communicator with a proven track record and be confident in engaging with people, gained through experience in a partner engagement role.
• have experience working in partnership to help deliver outcomes.
• have political awareness and sensitivity when dealing with customers, stakeholders and communities.
• be able to work as part of a team as well as individually, and prioritise an interesting and varied workload. You will be good at working under pressure, working flexibly and at pace.
Ideally you will have knowledge of Flood & Coastal Risk Management and emergency planning.
The candidate pack and role profile available below, should be read along with the advert in order to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
In addition you will:
• be an excellent communicator with a proven track record and be confident in engaging with people, gained through experience in a partner engagement role.
• have experience working in partnership to help deliver outcomes.
• have political awareness and sensitivity when dealing with customers, stakeholders and communities.
• be able to work as part of a team as well as individually, and prioritise an interesting and varied workload. You will be good at working under pressure, working flexibly and at pace.
Ideally you will have knowledge of Flood & Coastal Risk Management and emergency planning.
The candidate pack and role profile available below, should be read along with the advert in order to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
This position is a fixed-term assignment for 2 years. Internal candidates, you must ensure you seek agreement from your line manager to apply for this role.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be given all of the training and support needed.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and there are fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
We as an Agency take part in incident response. There are opportunities to get involved and support depending on your role and circumstances.
If you have any questions on these posts please contact: David White via david.c.white@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07818 038 456, or Phil Hulme via Philippa.Hulme@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07443 449 367.
Please note interviews will be held remotely by video call.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be given all of the training and support needed.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and there are fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
We as an Agency take part in incident response. There are opportunities to get involved and support depending on your role and circumstances.
If you have any questions on these posts please contact: David White via david.c.white@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07818 038 456, or Phil Hulme via Philippa.Hulme@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07443 449 367.
Please note interviews will be held remotely by video call.
07/12/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
2 years
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
As a Flood Recovery Advisor, you be required to work closely with communities and partners to build strong working relationships in order to achieve results.
Please provide an example of when you have worked with a customer or partner to deliver a piece of work, which you are proud of.
As a Flood Recovery Advisor, you be required to work closely with communities and partners to build strong working relationships in order to achieve results.
Please provide an example of when you have worked with a customer or partner to deliver a piece of work, which you are proud of.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
As a Flood Recovery Advisor you may have to engage with partners and stakeholders who have differing priorities to those of department.
Please provide an example when you have planned and delivered a compelling argument which won around a partner to achieve your priorities.
As a Flood Recovery Advisor you may have to engage with partners and stakeholders who have differing priorities to those of department.
Please provide an example when you have planned and delivered a compelling argument which won around a partner to achieve your priorities.
Communicates Effectively
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
As a Flood Recovery Advisor you may be required to communicate information on a range of flood risk topics.
Describe an example when you have communicated important information, sometimes complex, to a wide variety of people.
As a Flood Recovery Advisor you may be required to communicate information on a range of flood risk topics.
Describe an example when you have communicated important information, sometimes complex, to a wide variety of people.
Shapes organisational approach & delivery
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
As a Flood Recovery Advisor you will be required to identify and develop processes through which we can better utilise assets during a flood event.
Describe an example of a process you were responsible for developing in your current/previous role.
As a Flood Recovery Advisor you will be required to identify and develop processes through which we can better utilise assets during a flood event.
Describe an example of a process you were responsible for developing in your current/previous role.
Driving Licence is essential
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.