Lead Local Flood Authority Flood Risk Advisors
5
London, South East
London, Reading
Ergon House, Kings Meadow House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Programme and Project Management, Risk Management
• Assist in engaging partners, stakeholders and the public during the development of schemes and thereby improve collaboration between parties involved in the implementation of projects
• Identify and share learning across LLFAs including learning from post project appraisals
• Build links with LLFAs to understand their needs, provide specialist support and adopt the role of a critical friend to LLFAs in the development of their capital schemes and thereby facilitate an integrated approach to the reduction of flood risk within the Thames catchment.
• Provide technical advice to LLFAs relating to scheme benefits and implications, as well as the process of securing inclusion of schemes within the six year capital programme.
• Provide support to LLFAs in securing the funding for their schemes from all sources so as to enable their construction and ultimate commissioning.
• Identify and share learning across LLFAs.
• Facilitate the development of a wider understanding and knowledge within each council which, going forward, will result in an improved capacity and capability to sustain investment on flood risk improvements.
• Identify and share learning across LLFAs including learning from post project appraisals
• Build links with LLFAs to understand their needs, provide specialist support and adopt the role of a critical friend to LLFAs in the development of their capital schemes and thereby facilitate an integrated approach to the reduction of flood risk within the Thames catchment.
• Provide technical advice to LLFAs relating to scheme benefits and implications, as well as the process of securing inclusion of schemes within the six year capital programme.
• Provide support to LLFAs in securing the funding for their schemes from all sources so as to enable their construction and ultimate commissioning.
• Identify and share learning across LLFAs.
• Facilitate the development of a wider understanding and knowledge within each council which, going forward, will result in an improved capacity and capability to sustain investment on flood risk improvements.
The team’s focus is on:
• Supporting LLFAs to access the capital programme by developing projects for the capital programme on behalf of the Thames RFCC;
• Reducing the risk of flooding in the Thames catchment area;
• Acting as a ‘critical friend’ and as an interface between different risk management authorities to promote better collaboration. Your key partnerships will be with LLFAs, the Thames RFCC, Environment Agency and Thames Water.
• Supporting LLFAs to access the capital programme by developing projects for the capital programme on behalf of the Thames RFCC;
• Reducing the risk of flooding in the Thames catchment area;
• Acting as a ‘critical friend’ and as an interface between different risk management authorities to promote better collaboration. Your key partnerships will be with LLFAs, the Thames RFCC, Environment Agency and Thames Water.
An environmental or engineering degree or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of flood risk in the Thames area – the causes, management, responsibilities, and the legislative framework
Good understanding of the TRFCC flood defence capital programme
Good understanding of the planning system and the relationship between planning and flood risk management
Project management and appraisal experience. Familiarity with the government approach – 5 Gates Business Model
Experience of undertaking flood risk studies, use and interpret GIS and good modelling skills
Experience of public and stakeholder engagement, including with senior local government management and councillors
Experience of developing strong partnerships with other public and private sector organisations, negotiating funding settlements and securing contributions
Able to analyse data and design and implement suitable approaches
Confident communicator
Strong presentation skills
Strong IT skills
Willingness to travel and hot desk
Able to balance competing priorities
Able to work on your own initiative
Full driving licence
Strong understanding of flood risk in the Thames area – the causes, management, responsibilities, and the legislative framework
Good understanding of the TRFCC flood defence capital programme
Good understanding of the planning system and the relationship between planning and flood risk management
Project management and appraisal experience. Familiarity with the government approach – 5 Gates Business Model
Experience of undertaking flood risk studies, use and interpret GIS and good modelling skills
Experience of public and stakeholder engagement, including with senior local government management and councillors
Experience of developing strong partnerships with other public and private sector organisations, negotiating funding settlements and securing contributions
Able to analyse data and design and implement suitable approaches
Confident communicator
Strong presentation skills
Strong IT skills
Willingness to travel and hot desk
Able to balance competing priorities
Able to work on your own initiative
Full driving licence
The grade rate for the role is £33,990.
Please download the candidate pack for more information about the role and applications process.
If you have any questions please contact Sarah Smith – London Area Flood and Coastal Risk Manager: sarah.a.smith@environment-agency.gov.uk / 07789481289
The closing date for applications is 11 December 2016.
Please download the candidate pack for more information about the role and applications process.
If you have any questions please contact Sarah Smith – London Area Flood and Coastal Risk Manager: sarah.a.smith@environment-agency.gov.uk / 07789481289
The closing date for applications is 11 December 2016.
11/12/2016, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
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.
Driving license required
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.
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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.