Catchment Manager - 23058
3
South East
Chichester , Pevensey, Romsey , Worthing
Chichester Office, Pevensey Office, Romsey Office, Guildbourne House
Staff Grade 6
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Programme and Project Management
£46,374 Pro-rata
We have an exciting opportunity within Solent and South Downs for 2 senior roles in leading and setting the direction for an improved local environment through partnership working. We are looking for 2 experienced co-ordinators with strong influencing skills to lead on the multiple challenges and opportunities within our Area Local Outcome Plan, our Priority Places are the river Arun and the iconic chalk rivers of Test and Itchen.
These roles have recently become available to help deliver our Area ambition to shape the place where we live and work for the benefit of generations to come.
Successful candidates will work with area wide Environment Agency teams to build understanding of our role(s) within these 2 catchments and work with partners and stakeholders to achieve joint goals.
You need to be able to work with a range of different audiences, including council officials, Government agencies, landowners and operational teams. You will be required to build and sustain relationships across a wide range of sectors and develop and deliver communications to a wide range of stakeholders.
These roles have recently become available to help deliver our Area ambition to shape the place where we live and work for the benefit of generations to come.
Successful candidates will work with area wide Environment Agency teams to build understanding of our role(s) within these 2 catchments and work with partners and stakeholders to achieve joint goals.
You need to be able to work with a range of different audiences, including council officials, Government agencies, landowners and operational teams. You will be required to build and sustain relationships across a wide range of sectors and develop and deliver communications to a wide range of stakeholders.
The posts will sit within the the Environment Programme team and the successful candidates will work alongside the Catchment Co-ordinators in that team. The Environment Programme team is part of a wider department within our Local Operations that provides strategic direction on our water ambition for Solent and South Downs, including teams focussed on Integrated Environment Planning, Sustainable Places and delivery of our multi million-pound environment programme.
We are looking for an individual who has experience on working across a range of disciplines and customer sectors. Ideally you will have a background knowledge or experience in the Catchment Based Approach framework and delivery of Government policy within Operations.
You will be part of a diverse team with varied experiences, backgrounds and approaches. You will be responsive and flexible to changing priorities but have emotional intelligence, resilience, and a collaborative “can-do” attitude.
• Working with a high degree of collaboration with internal and external partners/stakeholders to help deliver a wide range of environmental outcomes.
• Identifying, communicating, and helping to fill knowledge gaps in the business.
• Demonstrating political awareness when dealing with customers, stakeholders, and communities.
• Using effective written and spoken communication skills to help persuade internal or external partners to take action.
• Professional knowledge and application, to influence and inform stakeholders on environmental issues.
You will be part of a diverse team with varied experiences, backgrounds and approaches. You will be responsive and flexible to changing priorities but have emotional intelligence, resilience, and a collaborative “can-do” attitude.
• Working with a high degree of collaboration with internal and external partners/stakeholders to help deliver a wide range of environmental outcomes.
• Identifying, communicating, and helping to fill knowledge gaps in the business.
• Demonstrating political awareness when dealing with customers, stakeholders, and communities.
• Using effective written and spoken communication skills to help persuade internal or external partners to take action.
• Professional knowledge and application, to influence and inform stakeholders on environmental issues.
We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it.
We support flexible working hours and practices.
The Environment Agency is a Category 1 Responder, responding to serious flood and pollution incidents. Everyone has a role to play, and we’ll help you to identify an incident role that fits with your skills and personal circumstances.
If you’d like more information please get in touch with catherine.fuller@environment-agency.gov.uk. We will be holding a MS Teams session for those interested in the role on 27 June at 11am. Please email for a link.
Interviews will be held either in person or remotely by video conference date to be confirmed.
We support flexible working hours and practices.
The Environment Agency is a Category 1 Responder, responding to serious flood and pollution incidents. Everyone has a role to play, and we’ll help you to identify an incident role that fits with your skills and personal circumstances.
If you’d like more information please get in touch with catherine.fuller@environment-agency.gov.uk. We will be holding a MS Teams session for those interested in the role on 27 June at 11am. Please email for a link.
Interviews will be held either in person or remotely by video conference date to be confirmed.
03/07/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up To 2 Years
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
As a Catchment Manager, you will work with colleagues across the breadth of the Environment Agency. It can be challenging to maintain relationships with stakeholders due to the diverse organisational objectives and often limited time / space and opportunities to interact.
Please describe a time or situation where you developed and maintained a relationship with a key stakeholder. What approach/es and or experience did you draw upon to develop and maintain it?
Give an example of when you've proactively sought out better / new ways of doing things, where you were reliant upon building new working relationships to achieve them?
As a Catchment Manager, you will work with colleagues across the breadth of the Environment Agency. It can be challenging to maintain relationships with stakeholders due to the diverse organisational objectives and often limited time / space and opportunities to interact.
Please describe a time or situation where you developed and maintained a relationship with a key stakeholder. What approach/es and or experience did you draw upon to develop and maintain it?
Give an example of when you've proactively sought out better / new ways of doing things, where you were reliant upon building new working relationships to achieve them?
Manages the Business
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Innovation and continuous improvement are essential to maintain the Environment Agency's ability to deliver outcomes for people, property and wildlife.
What is your approach to innovation?
Give an example of when you've proactively sought out better / new ways of doing things, learned from events and sought to make improvements.
Innovation and continuous improvement are essential to maintain the Environment Agency's ability to deliver outcomes for people, property and wildlife.
What is your approach to innovation?
Give an example of when you've proactively sought out better / new ways of doing things, learned from events and sought to make improvements.
Communicates Effectively
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
The ability to communicate with and support an Area Leadership team using your own understanding of individual differences and strengths is imperative to delivering effective results both nationally and locally.
How do you tailor and adapt your communication style in response to different situations?
Please describe an instance of a time when you have had to confront a difficult situation and your ability to communicate a major decision / position statement, was imperative to maintain the reputation of the Environment Agency?
The ability to communicate with and support an Area Leadership team using your own understanding of individual differences and strengths is imperative to delivering effective results both nationally and locally.
How do you tailor and adapt your communication style in response to different situations?
Please describe an instance of a time when you have had to confront a difficult situation and your ability to communicate a major decision / position statement, was imperative to maintain the reputation of the Environment Agency?
Diversity
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
We are looking for someone that recognises the importance and benefits of diversity in the workplace and having a truly inclusive culture, ensuring that no-one is discriminated against either directly or indirectly because of age, sex, ethnicity, disability or any other reason.
Please tell us, what does diversity mean to you and describe how you would ensure that everyone is treated in a fair and inclusive way.
We are looking for someone that recognises the importance and benefits of diversity in the workplace and having a truly inclusive culture, ensuring that no-one is discriminated against either directly or indirectly because of age, sex, ethnicity, disability or any other reason.
Please tell us, what does diversity mean to you and describe how you would ensure that everyone is treated in a fair and inclusive way.
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Degree Level 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.
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.