Business Support Officer - 13212
1
South West
Exeter
Manley House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support, Analytical
£27,572 pro rata
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and engaging individual to join the Portfolio Assurance Business Team in the South West, based in Exeter. Joining this crucial area of the business, you will help to facilitate delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects valued at £50m per annum.
Anticipating the needs of the business, you will support and deliver excellent customer service in our National Business Team. The impact of your work will be felt throughout the organisation, so being driven by continuous improvement and being self-motivated is key. You will be open to challenge and unfazed when asked to react quickly to business need.
Anticipating the needs of the business, you will support and deliver excellent customer service in our National Business Team. The impact of your work will be felt throughout the organisation, so being driven by continuous improvement and being self-motivated is key. You will be open to challenge and unfazed when asked to react quickly to business need.
As part of the Business Team, you'll be working with a diverse, fun, supportive and professional team. Your focus will be on providing excellent support to a national delivery team of 20 project managers within Programme and Contract Management, wider business and ultimately, creating a better place for people and wildlife. In short, your primary customer is a national team providing value and excellence through flexible and trusted programme and project management across the organisation.
Offering a wide range of functions in a dynamic forward thinking team, strong problem solving skills and the ability to implement and refine innovative work practices is essential. As an evolving role in a growing team, work can often be reactive and highly varied, so it is important that the post-holder is positive, proactive and able to adapt their style and pace of work accordingly. In turn, there are opportunities to develop the scope of the role description.
This role requires a well organised, focused individual that is able to plan their own work and manage peaks effectively. It also requires an influential individual who exercises good judgement and decision-making skills and who is able to communicate effectively, particularly with a flair for presenting data engagingly.
This role is ideal for those with a passion for working in a project delivery environment and supporting the needs of the project team.
This role requires a well organised, focused individual that is able to plan their own work and manage peaks effectively. It also requires an influential individual who exercises good judgement and decision-making skills and who is able to communicate effectively, particularly with a flair for presenting data engagingly.
This role is ideal for those with a passion for working in a project delivery environment and supporting the needs of the project team.
For further information contact Kate Turner (07867181121 or Kate.Turner@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Matt Williams (07771933131 or Matt.Williams@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Salary £27,572 (potentially more for exceptional candidates, based on skills and experience).
The candidate pack contains more information on benefits offered, including pension provision, leave entitlement, our flexible working practices, and training/learning opportunities.
This role is based within our team at Exeter. Some national travel and overnight stays are required in this post.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 14th November 2019. Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c Monday 2 December 2019.
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, give examples of how you demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills. CVs/documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Salary £27,572 (potentially more for exceptional candidates, based on skills and experience).
The candidate pack contains more information on benefits offered, including pension provision, leave entitlement, our flexible working practices, and training/learning opportunities.
This role is based within our team at Exeter. Some national travel and overnight stays are required in this post.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 14th November 2019. Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c Monday 2 December 2019.
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, give examples of how you demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills. CVs/documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
14/11/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Fixed term contract to 03/05/21
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing
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
Manages Self
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency
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.