PSO WoE advisor - 24210
1
South West
Bridgwater
Rivers House Bridgwater
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Business Management & Improvement, Environment & Sustainability, Knowledge & Information Management, Planning, Programme and Project Management
£36,389 Pro-rata
Flooding represents a crucial challenge now and into the future as the impacts of climate change become apparent. Having a strategic overview of all sources of flooding, the Environment Agency has a key role in shaping our response to this challenge moving forwards.
Working as a Flood and Coastal Risk Management Advisor in the West of England Partnerships and Strategic Overview Team, you will work at the very heart of this organisation, helping to protect people and property from flooding.
This role is extremely varied and draws upon a diverse range of transferrable skills.
Working closely with your own and other teams, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Working closely with Lead Local Flood Authorities in Bristol area
• Working with flood risk data and modelling to aid our planning responses.
• Influencing Local Plans.
• Evaluating flood risk assessments.
• Supporting work to deliver our Capital programme and develop our pipeline of future projects
The role is based at Bridgwater but post-COVID, we have moved to hybrid working. You will be expected to split your time between office, site and some home working.
For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
Working as a Flood and Coastal Risk Management Advisor in the West of England Partnerships and Strategic Overview Team, you will work at the very heart of this organisation, helping to protect people and property from flooding.
This role is extremely varied and draws upon a diverse range of transferrable skills.
Working closely with your own and other teams, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Working closely with Lead Local Flood Authorities in Bristol area
• Working with flood risk data and modelling to aid our planning responses.
• Influencing Local Plans.
• Evaluating flood risk assessments.
• Supporting work to deliver our Capital programme and develop our pipeline of future projects
The role is based at Bridgwater but post-COVID, we have moved to hybrid working. You will be expected to split your time between office, site and some home working.
For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
Partnership & Strategic Overview teams develop the technical knowledge needed to deliver a strategic overview of flooding. We work closely with others to understand and manage flood and coastal erosion risk to benefit communities with the greatest need.
We work with all authorities and deliverers to specify, plan, fund and create assets to achieve outcomes, including influencing the location and flood management of new developments through spatial planning and flood risk activity permitting.
We work with all authorities and deliverers to specify, plan, fund and create assets to achieve outcomes, including influencing the location and flood management of new developments through spatial planning and flood risk activity permitting.
Essential:
• The ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers
• Delivery of work by planning, gathering, and maintaining data/information
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team to make decisions and achieve planned outcomes
• Good organisational, and MS Office and Teams skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had:
• An understanding of the impact of flooding
• Practical knowledge of GIS software
• Degree in a relevant field such engineering, geography, or science.
You will be willing to undertake specialist/or further training when necessary.
There are fully funded opportunities to pursue further academic/professional qualifications. All training and support required will be provided.
The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert.
• The ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers
• Delivery of work by planning, gathering, and maintaining data/information
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team to make decisions and achieve planned outcomes
• Good organisational, and MS Office and Teams skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had:
• An understanding of the impact of flooding
• Practical knowledge of GIS software
• Degree in a relevant field such engineering, geography, or science.
You will be willing to undertake specialist/or further training when necessary.
There are fully funded opportunities to pursue further academic/professional qualifications. All training and support required will be provided.
The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert.
In the Wessex Area we want to create a diverse workplace where people’s views are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion we can become an equal opportunity employer where we grow and learn together.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund.
The Environment 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, please contact:
Paul Olejnik – paul.olejnik@environment-agency.gov.uk
Mobile: 07776453725
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund.
The Environment 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, please contact:
Paul Olejnik – paul.olejnik@environment-agency.gov.uk
Mobile: 07776453725
02/10/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 12 Months
Achieves Results
Please describe a successful piece of work which you have delivered, and the steps you personally took to achieve it.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please provide an example of having influenced an outcome by persuading colleagues or professional partners to adopt an approach they were initially reluctant to.
Communicates Effectively
Please describe a situation where you've successfully explained a complex or technical subject to a diverse or lay audience.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Give an example of when you have had to make a decision quickly, based on the information to hand.
Drivers 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.