Project Manager - Flood Risk Management
3
Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Operational Delivery, Programme and Project Management
Last year Yorkshire was severely affected by intense rainfall and flooding. As a result, we’re growing our Flood and Coastal Risk Management teams so that we can reduce the risk of flooding to the people of Yorkshire. It’s an exciting time and we need your help to ensure we’re fully prepared for the future.
You'll be the principal advisor to Yorkshire's contribution to the National Flood and Coastal Risk Management programme of work. Overseeing capital and revenue projects, you’ll work with internal teams to ensure that projects are delivered and funding is maintained. Providing local advice to ensure projects are delivered correctly, you'll also review project performance in view of financial, efficiency and outcome measure targets. The role will also work closely with the Regional Flood & Coastal Committee, local partners and internal teams on project/programme development and approaches to local funding.
You can expect to be involved in:
• Tracking project spend
• Scheduling project resource
• Advising on the status of projects and the wider programme
• Supplying information to national teams
• Briefing local communities
You'll be the principal advisor to Yorkshire's contribution to the National Flood and Coastal Risk Management programme of work. Overseeing capital and revenue projects, you’ll work with internal teams to ensure that projects are delivered and funding is maintained. Providing local advice to ensure projects are delivered correctly, you'll also review project performance in view of financial, efficiency and outcome measure targets. The role will also work closely with the Regional Flood & Coastal Committee, local partners and internal teams on project/programme development and approaches to local funding.
You can expect to be involved in:
• Tracking project spend
• Scheduling project resource
• Advising on the status of projects and the wider programme
• Supplying information to national teams
• Briefing local communities
Flood and Coastal Risk Management teams help protect against flooding and minimise the risks caused by floods.
The Programme team tracks project spending, delivery and our performance in completing programmes of work to create new flood defences, repair and maintain these defences and our routine river maintenance. The team advises on the status of programmes and supplies information to national teams, the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, communities, politicians and partners on our progress.
The Programme team tracks project spending, delivery and our performance in completing programmes of work to create new flood defences, repair and maintain these defences and our routine river maintenance. The team advises on the status of programmes and supplies information to national teams, the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, communities, politicians and partners on our progress.
You'll have managed numerous projects and programmes in the past at Project Manager or Programme Manager level. There’ll be lots of spreadsheets involved so you must be highly numerate and have experience overseeing project finances. You’ll be able to demonstrate how you’ve developed strong relationships with internal and external partners as well as the general public in your career so far. Additionally you’ll be:
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and competing demands
• Able to show where you’ve worked with others to deliver outcomes
• An intelligent problem solver with a methodical work approach
• Able to analyse and interpret complex data
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and competing demands
• Able to show where you’ve worked with others to deliver outcomes
• An intelligent problem solver with a methodical work approach
• Able to analyse and interpret complex data
The are three vacancies available, 2 permanent and 1 fixed term contract (to April 2017).
Internal role title: FCRM Advisor (Programme).
The grade rate for these posts is £33,990 (pro-rata for fixed term post).
There are opportunities to get involved with incident management when flooding occurs. We have a flexible range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get all the training and support you need.
Please download the candidate pack (below) for more information. For further information please contact YorkshireRecruitment@ea.gov.uk.
The closing date for applications is 9th January 2017.
Interviews will be held the weeks commencing 27th February and 6th March.
Internal role title: FCRM Advisor (Programme).
The grade rate for these posts is £33,990 (pro-rata for fixed term post).
There are opportunities to get involved with incident management when flooding occurs. We have a flexible range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get all the training and support you need.
Please download the candidate pack (below) for more information. For further information please contact YorkshireRecruitment@ea.gov.uk.
The closing date for applications is 9th January 2017.
Interviews will be held the weeks commencing 27th February and 6th March.
09/01/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
You'll be expected to set and deliver high standards of work through prioritisation and organisation of tasks and resources to meet targets and deadlines. Tell us about a time when you had to deliver a challenging piece of work: what was it and how did you approach it? Were there any setbacks that you had to overcome? How did you ensure the desired outcome was achieved?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
You'll need to focus on our customers and partners. Tell us about a successful working relationship you have developed either with a customer or an external organisation. How did you identify the needs of this person/organisation? How do you measure and improve customer satisfaction?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
You’ll be expected to apply sound techniques to analyse problems, generate options and select the best course of action. Tell us how you have found and delivered an optimal solution by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and making sound decisions. What was the outcome of your decision?
Programme and Project Management
You'll be expected to select, plan and manage contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of objectives cost-effectively. Tell us about a time when you developed and managed a project using internal and external resource. How did you get the best value for money? Tell us how you have determined, monitored and reviewed project economics to include all costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources and risk.
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.