Project Advisor - 33376

Project Advisor - 33376
1
South East
Chichester , Newport (Isle of Wight) , Romsey , Worthing
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Communications / Marketing, Environment & Sustainability, Project Delivery
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
£43,198

09/02/2026, 23:55 hours

PC05 Partnerships & Customers, Grade 5

Basic Check

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.  

In the face of the climate and nature emergency, our role is to help make people and communities resilient to a future with more frequent and more extreme flooding and erosion. We are working in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council to deliver a government major project at Ventnor. Our £300m improved coastal defence project will better protect over 3,500 homes and businesses and key infrastructure, whilst meeting our drive for low carbon solutions. 

We are looking for a passionate individual to form part of a multi-disciplinary team, formed of Senior Users (this role), project managers, environment experts and our external consultants. You’ll be passionate about project delivery, enjoy engaging and liaising with our stakeholders and take a keen interest in how our projects can better fit in with the wider ambitions of our partners. Your day-to-day work ranges from being part of design meetings, organising and delivering engagement with our stakeholders all the way to helping secure external fundraising. It’s a varied role covering all aspects of project delivery both internally and externally.  

We are passionate about being a high performing team but also make sure our work life balance is right. You will be given a level of flexible working that is not common in most workplaces. 

You’ll join our client-side Team, working alongside the local council to deliver place-making and a legacy to be proud of. We are part of our Local Operation structure with teams working across the New Forest, Hampshire and Sussex. 

Our team is based on the island and our Romsey and Chichester offices. We value face to face time together as a team which involves working at these locations, plus Worthing and Portsmouth regularly.

Project management experience/qualifications desirable, but we’re more interested in someone who has some of the skills below. In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your: 

  • Working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders  
  • Being a great influencer 
  • Using effective written and spoken communication skills to convoy complex matters to influence and persuade 

Whilst you may not have a background in flood and coastal risk management, you will have the drive to learn the technical themes related to this subject matter. You’ll also have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. 

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.  

You’ll have an EA Office base location at either our Newport, Romsey, Chichester or Worthing offices. Travel to other offices and the Isle of Wight is a requirement but any expenses including overnights will be covered by our expense policy. 

Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact emily.gordon@environment-agency.gov.uk 
 
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. 
 
Interviews will be held face to face at either our Isle of Wight or Romsey office in early March 2026.

Works in Teams
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.

Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.

Description:
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.

Question:
Our team dynamic is important to us; we have a brilliant culture and ways of working. When have you been part of a high performing team and what role did you play in creating it.
Communicates Effectively
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.

Description:
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

Question:
We communicate difficult and complex messages to the public and partners. How have you delivered similarly complicated messages to others in the past
Achieves Results
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.

Description:
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.

Question:
This is a long and big project with many competing pressures. How have your prioritised your workload to deliver to a challenging deadline.
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.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the  Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.