Flood and Coastal Risk Programme Officer - 5923
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South East
Chichester , Pevensey, Romsey , Worthing
Chichester Office, Pevensey Office, Romsey Office, Guildbourne House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Analytical, Finance, Programme and Project Management
£26,869 (pro-rata)
We have recently created a new Programme Delivery Unit to help reduce the risk of flooding and erosion to 300,000 households, obtain 15% contributions towards scheme costs and achieve 10% efficiencies. This is an exciting and challenging programme which continues to evolve and requires enthusiastic individuals to maintain the drive towards delivery.
We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join the Programme Delivery Unit. In this role you'll support the day to day running of the FCRM programme, working with area and national colleagues to support our capital programme delivery, including packaging of projects, assistance with queries from other Risk Management Authorities and ensuring timely and quality data is available for the 6 year programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape local and national delivery. An ability to build good networks will be key to forming strong links between the PDU team and other teams to ensure the continued success of the capital programme.
We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join the Programme Delivery Unit. In this role you'll support the day to day running of the FCRM programme, working with area and national colleagues to support our capital programme delivery, including packaging of projects, assistance with queries from other Risk Management Authorities and ensuring timely and quality data is available for the 6 year programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape local and national delivery. An ability to build good networks will be key to forming strong links between the PDU team and other teams to ensure the continued success of the capital programme.
You’ll be part of the newly formed Programme Delivery Unit, a team dedicated to helping us achieve our target of reducing flood risk to 300,000 properties. The team is co-located with our framework consultants and contractors, offering unparalleled access to skills and experience across the whole sector.
We are looking for someone with experience in flood risk project or programme management and a proven ability in:
• good planning and organisational skills, working under your own initiative and to tight and sometimes challenging deadlines.
• communication and interpersonal skills, and providing excellent customer service to other internal and external teams.
• Innovation - embracing change to improve efficiency and productivity.
• analysing and interpreting data.
• good working knowledge of a range of IT packages, including MS Office, Excel and GIS (ARCMap).
• good planning and organisational skills, working under your own initiative and to tight and sometimes challenging deadlines.
• communication and interpersonal skills, and providing excellent customer service to other internal and external teams.
• Innovation - embracing change to improve efficiency and productivity.
• analysing and interpreting data.
• good working knowledge of a range of IT packages, including MS Office, Excel and GIS (ARCMap).
Closing Date: 4th August 2017 at 23:55 hours
This role can be based at any of our SSD offices – Romsey, Chichester, Worthing or Pevensey. There is also a requirement to travel to London one or two days a week.
More information about the role and application process can be found in the candidate pack.
If you have any questions please contact Nick Gray on Tel: 0 07748626769 or by email: nick.gray@environment-agency.gov.uk.
This role can be based at any of our SSD offices – Romsey, Chichester, Worthing or Pevensey. There is also a requirement to travel to London one or two days a week.
More information about the role and application process can be found in the candidate pack.
If you have any questions please contact Nick Gray on Tel: 0 07748626769 or by email: nick.gray@environment-agency.gov.uk.
04/08/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
18 months
Programme and Project Management
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
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.