Humber Communications & Engagement Specialist - 17728
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East Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
Beverley , Leeds , Lincoln , York
Crosskill House, Lateral, Ceres House, 2 Searby Rd, LN2 4DT, Foss House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Operational Delivery
£36,389 Pro-rata
This is an exciting role, working as a specialist within a small team who manage communications and engagement for the Humber, with a particular focus on the new Humber tidal flood risk strategy (Humber 2100+). You will work with other members of the project team to plan and deliver communications and engagement activity to inform the development of the new strategy. This will involve producing engagement plans and supporting colleagues to deliver targeted engagement with our local authority partners and key stakeholders, as well as planning and delivering media and social media activity and internal communications. There will also be the opportunity to get involved with communication and engagement projects to increase wider community awareness of the risk of tidal flooding and the likely impacts of sea level rise on and around the Humber. This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to work in a dynamic team, making a real contribution to managing the impacts of climate change.
The Humber Strategy team is focused on the long term management of tidal flood risk around the Humber and tidal rivers and includes specialists in flood risk, the environment and coastal habitats, engagement, strategic planning and funding. We’re involved in a number of exciting Humber wide projects, including Humber2100+. We work closely with colleagues across the EA locally and nationally and with many partners and stakeholders.
We’re looking for an experienced communications and/or engagement professional to lead on planning and delivering communications and engagement activity for the Humber team. You will:
- have a strong track record of working to communicate and engage with stakeholders and communities on challenging issues, using a range of appropriate channels and techniques
- have proven experience in building relationships with people within and outside your organisation, to support effective partnership working
- have excellent communication, influencing and networking skills
- be able to analyse and understand complex policy issues and identify the communications implications
- understand how communication and engagement activity can contribute to changing behaviour
- be able to manage your own work and deliver results in a fast paced and changeable environment
- work collaboratively to identify and resolve challenges
- manage, interpret and convey complex information clearly, effectively and sensitively
- have a strong track record of working to communicate and engage with stakeholders and communities on challenging issues, using a range of appropriate channels and techniques
- have proven experience in building relationships with people within and outside your organisation, to support effective partnership working
- have excellent communication, influencing and networking skills
- be able to analyse and understand complex policy issues and identify the communications implications
- understand how communication and engagement activity can contribute to changing behaviour
- be able to manage your own work and deliver results in a fast paced and changeable environment
- work collaboratively to identify and resolve challenges
- manage, interpret and convey complex information clearly, effectively and sensitively
We are a friendly and inclusive team, based at a range of locations across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. We support our staff to do their work in a way that works for them and support flexible working, including job sharing. Although we are currently working remotely, we would expect the post holder to be based at one of our local offices and you would need to be able to easily access the Humber area.
For further details please contact Laura Hopton, Humber Engagement Manager on 07789 944802 or by email laura.hopton@environment-agency.gov.uk or lucy.marshall@environment-agency.gov.uk. You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
For further details please contact Laura Hopton, Humber Engagement Manager on 07789 944802 or by email laura.hopton@environment-agency.gov.uk or lucy.marshall@environment-agency.gov.uk. You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
20/06/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 31st March 2022
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
- Can you give an example of where you have had to communicate a complex issue or idea using a range of methods, to reach an agreed objective?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
- Can you give an example of where you have had to communicate a complex issue or idea using a range of methods, to reach an agreed objective?
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
- This role will involve managing conflicting deadlines and priorities. Can you give an example of where you have delivered a piece of work to a high standard within a tight deadline?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
- This role will involve managing conflicting deadlines and priorities. Can you give an example of where you have delivered a piece of work to a high standard within a tight deadline?
Engages others
Plans, carries out and evaluates effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders following the ‘Working with Others’ approach.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
-Can you provide an example where you have managed strategic engagement on a complex piece of work with multiple partners and stakeholders?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
-Can you provide an example where you have managed strategic engagement on a complex piece of work with multiple partners and stakeholders?
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.