Humber Strategy Officer - 17750
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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 4
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Operational Delivery
£28,785 pro-rata
We are looking for a motivated team player to join the Humber Strategy Team until April 2022.
The role is varied and will put you at the centre of our work, as we develop the approach to managing the impact of the rising tides around the Humber for generations to come.
You will work with all members of the Humber teams to support the development of a new Humber tidal flood risk strategy. You will also manage supporting projects that will help inform how we can support communities to adapt to the changing climate around the Humber.
Data is key to informing our approach and understanding changing risks around the Humber. You will manage and analyse data from a range of sources that will feed into the development of the new Strategy. You will advise the Humber 2100+ project team to help them understand the role this data has in informing how we implement change.
You will work with other members of the team to manage our relationships with partners and stakeholders as well as colleagues across the Environment Agency
This is a temporary role until the end of April 2022.
The role is varied and will put you at the centre of our work, as we develop the approach to managing the impact of the rising tides around the Humber for generations to come.
You will work with all members of the Humber teams to support the development of a new Humber tidal flood risk strategy. You will also manage supporting projects that will help inform how we can support communities to adapt to the changing climate around the Humber.
Data is key to informing our approach and understanding changing risks around the Humber. You will manage and analyse data from a range of sources that will feed into the development of the new Strategy. You will advise the Humber 2100+ project team to help them understand the role this data has in informing how we implement change.
You will work with other members of the team to manage our relationships with partners and stakeholders as well as colleagues across the Environment Agency
This is a temporary role until the end of April 2022.
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 Environment Agency locally and nationally and with many partners and stakeholders.
We are seeking a confident individual with knowledge or experience of flood risk management.
Essential skills/experience:
• background in Flood and Coastal Risk Management
• experience using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• well organised and have good attention to detail
• ability to work under pressure, manages own workload and meet deadlines
• team player and works to support colleagues across a range of issues
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• demonstrate when you have worked with and built successful relationships
• have problem solving skills that can be applied to a range of situations
• be keen and ready to learn
Desirable skills/experience:
• an understanding and appreciation of the benefits of managing flood risk strategically
• experience of using GIS to create maps and analyse data
• project management experience and/or involvement in larger project
• ability to analyse a wide range of data sets
Essential skills/experience:
• background in Flood and Coastal Risk Management
• experience using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• well organised and have good attention to detail
• ability to work under pressure, manages own workload and meet deadlines
• team player and works to support colleagues across a range of issues
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• demonstrate when you have worked with and built successful relationships
• have problem solving skills that can be applied to a range of situations
• be keen and ready to learn
Desirable skills/experience:
• an understanding and appreciation of the benefits of managing flood risk strategically
• experience of using GIS to create maps and analyse data
• project management experience and/or involvement in larger project
• ability to analyse a wide range of data sets
If you have any questions about the role, especially if you are concerned about your current working/ home life arrangements due to the Coronavirus pandemic please contact – Claire Brown Humber Strategy Team Leader on 07795 126314 or by e mail at: clairel.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk or Sue Manson, Humber Manager on email at susan.manson@environment-agency.gov.uk .
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
23/06/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
until 30/04/2022
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
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Please give an example of a time when you have set and delivered high work standards and when you prioritised and organised tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
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Please give an example of a time when you have set and delivered high work standards and when you prioritised and organised tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
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Please provide example/s of where you have found and delivered solutions to challenges by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Please provide example/s of where you have found and delivered solutions to challenges by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
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Please provide examples that demonstrate you have a proven track record of communicating technical or difficult messages to different groups of people.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Please provide examples that demonstrate you have a proven track record of communicating technical or difficult messages to different groups of people.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
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Tell us about a time where you have successfully worked with people outside of your immediate team and responded to meet their needs.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Tell us about a time where you have successfully worked with people outside of your immediate team and responded to meet their needs.
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.