NFM Project Officer - 10644
1
North West
Penrith
Ghyll Mount
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£34,879 (pro-rata)
We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to deliver our challenging £2.5M NFM project across 18 locations in Cumbria, working with internal and external partners, based in the Cumbria Partnership and Strategic Overview (PSO) team.
The successful applicant will
• ensure the delivery to completion of all our NFM projects, delivering a high quality, cost effective and closely monitored set of outputs delivered on the ground.
• work closely with our delivery partners and academic partners to identify and manage any risks to delivery, ensure timely completion, and collation of monitoring data to demonstrate the impact of the projects
• manage the financial aspect of the programme, ensuring that payments are made for works that have been delivered in line with the agreed project objectives, and that those works are done to a high standard and on time
• update the national programme team and to ensure that the programme spend profile is up to date. In addition you will need to respond quickly to ministerial and media queries.
The successful applicant will
• ensure the delivery to completion of all our NFM projects, delivering a high quality, cost effective and closely monitored set of outputs delivered on the ground.
• work closely with our delivery partners and academic partners to identify and manage any risks to delivery, ensure timely completion, and collation of monitoring data to demonstrate the impact of the projects
• manage the financial aspect of the programme, ensuring that payments are made for works that have been delivered in line with the agreed project objectives, and that those works are done to a high standard and on time
• update the national programme team and to ensure that the programme spend profile is up to date. In addition you will need to respond quickly to ministerial and media queries.
The PSO team works with other Environment Agency functions, RMAs and local communities to deliver flood and coastal risk management outcomes. It is a multi-disciplinary team of 15, with Flood Risk Advisors, Planning and Permitting Officers and admin support.
We are seeking an individual with proven track record of delivering environmental projects on the ground, along with experience of working with others to deliver results. You will have proven ability and knowledge of the following:
• Delivery of environmental projects (essential)
• Partnership working - developing and maintaining excellent internal and external customer relationships (essential)
• Strong communication, prioritisation and organisation skills to manage a demanding workload (essential)
• Strong Influencing Skills - working with others to solve problems and deliver environmental outcomes (essential)
• Knowledge of natural flood risk management principles and techniques (desirable)
• Delivering high profile work and managing political sensitive sensitivities (desirable)
• Delivery of environmental projects (essential)
• Partnership working - developing and maintaining excellent internal and external customer relationships (essential)
• Strong communication, prioritisation and organisation skills to manage a demanding workload (essential)
• Strong Influencing Skills - working with others to solve problems and deliver environmental outcomes (essential)
• Knowledge of natural flood risk management principles and techniques (desirable)
• Delivering high profile work and managing political sensitive sensitivities (desirable)
Closing Date: 3rd May 2019 at 23:55 hours
Driving Licence required, Travelling involved, contact Pete Miles on 020302 55821 for more details
Driving Licence required, Travelling involved, contact Pete Miles on 020302 55821 for more details
03/05/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
2 years
Delivers Results Through Others
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
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.