FCRM Advisor – Thames catchment (London Area) - 23049
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London, South East
Farnham , London, Reading , Wallingford , Welwyn Garden City
Kings Meadow House, Red Kite House, Goldcrest House, Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE, Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery, Programme and Project Management
£36,389
This is an exciting opportunity to join an influential team supporting the delivery of important flood risk management schemes in the South East. The Thames Flood Advisors support Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) to deliver projects to manage surface water flooding, helping to reduce risk to communities. The team is hosted by the Environment Agency and funded by the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee.
Successful candidates are expected to influence and support LLFAs throughout project delivery, including: developing feasibility studies, identifying viable options, collaborating on business cases, securing partnership funding, amongst many other activities. The role requires innovative problem solving skills to progress multiple projects through complex processes.
There is a strong emphasis on partnership working and sharing best practice across organisations in the flood risk management family. We are therefore looking for a pro-active, self-motivated people with experience in delivering successful water management projects.
You will be excellent communicator and enjoy working as part of a team, bringing experiences of working with a broad range of people from public and private sectors as well as community groups. You should be committed to sharing experiences to build strong, long-term relationships, both within the team and with its key stakeholders.
Successful candidates are expected to influence and support LLFAs throughout project delivery, including: developing feasibility studies, identifying viable options, collaborating on business cases, securing partnership funding, amongst many other activities. The role requires innovative problem solving skills to progress multiple projects through complex processes.
There is a strong emphasis on partnership working and sharing best practice across organisations in the flood risk management family. We are therefore looking for a pro-active, self-motivated people with experience in delivering successful water management projects.
You will be excellent communicator and enjoy working as part of a team, bringing experiences of working with a broad range of people from public and private sectors as well as community groups. You should be committed to sharing experiences to build strong, long-term relationships, both within the team and with its key stakeholders.
The team works across the River Thames catchment, from its source in Gloucestershire to the eastern outskirts of London. We spend much of our time co-locating with Lead Local Flood Authority officers in council offices and working from Environment Agency offices. The job involves some travel within contracted hours to attend meetings with our customers.
We're a friendly team, made up of engineers, geographers and engagement specialists with a true passion for the environment.
We're a friendly team, made up of engineers, geographers and engagement specialists with a true passion for the environment.
Essential:
• Degree or experience in environmental/engineering subjects or project management.
• An understanding of flood risk management.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and designs.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, with a pro-active approach.
• Applies and seeks innovative solutions
• Strong influencing and communication skills with experience of engaging key stakeholders e.g. senior local government officers and councillors.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to balance conflicting needs and priorities.
Advantageous
Experience in:
• Using GIS and flood risk modelling outputs.
• Undertaking surface/drainage water management studies.
• Effective partnership working with public and private sector organisations.
• Identifying and securing funding contributions.
• Understanding of the 5-case business model.
• Mentoring/coaching in project delivery.
• Presenting complex ideas to groups.
• Net Zero Carbon
• Degree or experience in environmental/engineering subjects or project management.
• An understanding of flood risk management.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and designs.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, with a pro-active approach.
• Applies and seeks innovative solutions
• Strong influencing and communication skills with experience of engaging key stakeholders e.g. senior local government officers and councillors.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to balance conflicting needs and priorities.
Advantageous
Experience in:
• Using GIS and flood risk modelling outputs.
• Undertaking surface/drainage water management studies.
• Effective partnership working with public and private sector organisations.
• Identifying and securing funding contributions.
• Understanding of the 5-case business model.
• Mentoring/coaching in project delivery.
• Presenting complex ideas to groups.
• Net Zero Carbon
We are recruiting 2 permanent posts and one fixed term contract until 31/07/23.
We have limited wordcount in adverts, if you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Anna (anna.parr@environment-agency.gov.uk 07909 868180) or the recruiting manager Shelley (Shelley.Formstone@environment-agency.gov.uk 07776226594).
We assess your application on the answers you give to the capability questions so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. CVs are not assessed.
We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we champion diversity and inclusivity at every opportunity.
The Capability Dictionary will support your understanding of the capabilities,. It can be found by searching for “EA capability dictionary” online using any web browser.
Interviews will be held early July on MSTeams.
We have limited wordcount in adverts, if you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Anna (anna.parr@environment-agency.gov.uk 07909 868180) or the recruiting manager Shelley (Shelley.Formstone@environment-agency.gov.uk 07776226594).
We assess your application on the answers you give to the capability questions so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. CVs are not assessed.
We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we champion diversity and inclusivity at every opportunity.
The Capability Dictionary will support your understanding of the capabilities,. It can be found by searching for “EA capability dictionary” online using any web browser.
Interviews will be held early July on MSTeams.
30/06/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
We define Achieves Results as the ability to sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results. Please see the Capability Dictionary for a more detailed description. The Capability Dictionary can be found by searching for “EA capability dictionary” online using any web browser.
In this role you will be expected to work independently, delivering results to a high standard. Please tell us about a time when you have delivered a piece of work. Please include how you dealt with any challenges and obstacles faced in delivering this.
In this role you will be expected to work independently, delivering results to a high standard. Please tell us about a time when you have delivered a piece of work. Please include how you dealt with any challenges and obstacles faced in delivering this.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
We define the Takes Decisions and Solves Problems competency as finding and delivering optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions. Please see the Capability Dictionary for a more detailed description. The Capability Dictionary can be found by searching for “EA capability dictionary” online using any web browser.
In this role you will be expected to solve problems from our stakeholders and develop solutions when you may have limited knowledge or guidance. Please describe a time you had to take a decision or solve a problem with limited information available. How did you select your course of action?
In this role you will be expected to solve problems from our stakeholders and develop solutions when you may have limited knowledge or guidance. Please describe a time you had to take a decision or solve a problem with limited information available. How did you select your course of action?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
We define the Focusing on Customers and Partners competency as addressing the needs of internal and external customers, providing rapid and effective responses. Please see the Capability Dictionary for a more detailed description. The Capability Dictionary can be found by searching for “EA capability dictionary” online using any web browser.
In this role, you will be expected to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including local councils, Environment Agency teams and other partners, with differing priorities and levels of knowledge. Please tell us about a time when you have worked successfully with more than one customer or partners together to help them achieve an outcome.
In this role, you will be expected to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including local councils, Environment Agency teams and other partners, with differing priorities and levels of knowledge. Please tell us about a time when you have worked successfully with more than one customer or partners together to help them achieve an outcome.
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.