Contract Support Officer (Leeds) - 14461
2
Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds
Lateral
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support, Commercial
£23,248
At the Environment Agency there’s so much more to our work than building flood risk management schemes or regulating industry. We strive to ensure that everything we do counts towards leaving a legacy to be proud of – for people, communities and the environment – for all of us to enjoy and for future generations.
As our Contract Support Officer, you’ll provide comprehensive financial administrative support to Project Managers. Financial skills are essential here. Good communication skills will see you build ever-stronger relationships with our Project Teams and supply partners as you focus on ensuring suppliers are paid the right amounts, on time.
There’ll be purchase orders to raise, regular reports to run and anomalies to investigate. In fact, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring we deliver a huge range of vital projects.
As our Contract Support Officer, you’ll provide comprehensive financial administrative support to Project Managers. Financial skills are essential here. Good communication skills will see you build ever-stronger relationships with our Project Teams and supply partners as you focus on ensuring suppliers are paid the right amounts, on time.
There’ll be purchase orders to raise, regular reports to run and anomalies to investigate. In fact, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring we deliver a huge range of vital projects.
We provide a Portfolio Assurance service to colleagues in Project and Contract Management Integrated Delivery Hubs across England, as they help create a better place through excellence in project and programme management.
Our Business Team works nationally to support local Delivery Teams. They analyse performance against programme targets, organise training and development, manage our workforce, ensure our contractors are paid the right amount at the right time, and a wide range of other activities.
Our Business Team works nationally to support local Delivery Teams. They analyse performance against programme targets, organise training and development, manage our workforce, ensure our contractors are paid the right amount at the right time, and a wide range of other activities.
GCSE / O Level Maths or a business-related subject and some A Level standard qualifications are essential. It’s also important you’re confident in using MS Office, particularly Excel, and that you have administrative experience. Some accountancy training or experience of Sage would also help.
We’re looking for someone with a passion for interpreting financial data, spotting issues and confidently reaching solutions, whilst maintaining positive working relationships.
With so many contacts across the Environment Agency, it’s also important that you’re positive, enjoy helping colleagues and take pride in your work, within a high performing team.
Naturally, we want you to be the best in your field. So expect training and development that helps you grow professionally. We will also pay your fees for one professional membership.
We’re looking for someone with a passion for interpreting financial data, spotting issues and confidently reaching solutions, whilst maintaining positive working relationships.
With so many contacts across the Environment Agency, it’s also important that you’re positive, enjoy helping colleagues and take pride in your work, within a high performing team.
Naturally, we want you to be the best in your field. So expect training and development that helps you grow professionally. We will also pay your fees for one professional membership.
Starting in a new role with the Environment Agency you'll be welcomed into the team and given all the training, support and equipment you need to succeed.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
For further information on this role, extensive employee benefits and the work of our teams, please download the candidate pack.
For any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Lee on michelle.lee@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07776487791.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 23 March 2020
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
For further information on this role, extensive employee benefits and the work of our teams, please download the candidate pack.
For any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Lee on michelle.lee@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07776487791.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 23 March 2020
10/03/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
This role requires someone who is comfortable working with financial data. Please describe what experience you have of working with this type of information. What was the situation, who were your customers and how did you check for data quality?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
This roles requires the skill to develop and maintain excellent working relationships. Please give an example of when you have had to balance the needs of a number of different customers. What was the situation, what was your role and how did you ensure everyone’s needs were met?
Achieves Results
This role requires good organisational skills to achieve timely results. Please describe how you have met routine deadlines. What was the situation, how did you ensure you met the deadline and what was the outcome? What would have happened if the deadline was not met?
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.