FCRM Programme Officer - RFCC - 8583
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East Midlands
Lincoln , Peterborough
Kingfisher House, Ceres House, 2 Searby Rd, LN2 4DT
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support, Governance, Programme and Project Management
£27,138
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to support and help shape the work of the Anglian (Northern) Regional Flood & Coastal Committee (RFCC).
The Committee plays a pivotal role in managing flood risk, working with all Risk Management Authorities to promote efficient, targeted and risk-based investment that optimises value for money and benefits for local communities.
You will be responsible for providing an efficient support service to the Committee and can expect to be involved in the following:
• Act as the Secretariat for all Committee meetings and sub-groups.
• Build relationships and manage engagement with the Committee Chair, members and external stakeholders.
• Lead on the recruitment of new members and their learning and development.
• Lead on overall governance of the Committee, in line with legislation and Defra/Cabinet Office guidelines.
In addition, you will support the wider work of the Programme Team in managing the Committee’s programmes. This will involve tracking project expenditure and performance, analysing data, preparing reports and supplying information to internal and external customers.
The Committee plays a pivotal role in managing flood risk, working with all Risk Management Authorities to promote efficient, targeted and risk-based investment that optimises value for money and benefits for local communities.
You will be responsible for providing an efficient support service to the Committee and can expect to be involved in the following:
• Act as the Secretariat for all Committee meetings and sub-groups.
• Build relationships and manage engagement with the Committee Chair, members and external stakeholders.
• Lead on the recruitment of new members and their learning and development.
• Lead on overall governance of the Committee, in line with legislation and Defra/Cabinet Office guidelines.
In addition, you will support the wider work of the Programme Team in managing the Committee’s programmes. This will involve tracking project expenditure and performance, analysing data, preparing reports and supplying information to internal and external customers.
The Programme Team tracks spending, delivery and performance in completing programmes to create new flood defences, repair and maintain defences. We advise on the status of the programmes, risks and opportunities. We also supply information to national teams, brief communities, politicians and partners on progress, and provide Secretariat support to the Anglian (Northern) Regional Flood and Coastal Committee.
We are looking for candidates who have demonstrable ability in the following areas:
Essential:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to build strong working relationships with external partners.
• Experience of providing consistent high quality service.
• Knowledge/experience of Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point and Excel.
• A proven record of working with customers and delivering on time.
Desirable
• Knowledge of the Environment Agency and its work.
• Experience of supporting a Committee.
• Experience of managing and analysing data.
The successful candidate will need to travel to various Environment Agency offices, and to committee venues, so you will need a full driving licence.
Essential:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to build strong working relationships with external partners.
• Experience of providing consistent high quality service.
• Knowledge/experience of Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point and Excel.
• A proven record of working with customers and delivering on time.
Desirable
• Knowledge of the Environment Agency and its work.
• Experience of supporting a Committee.
• Experience of managing and analysing data.
The successful candidate will need to travel to various Environment Agency offices, and to committee venues, so you will need a full driving licence.
Closing Date: 30th September 2018 at 23:55 hours
For further information on the role, please contact Mark Bowlt, Area FCRM Programme Team Leader on Tel: 02030255011 or email: mark.bowlt@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for further information.
For further information on the role, please contact Mark Bowlt, Area FCRM Programme Team Leader on Tel: 02030255011 or email: mark.bowlt@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for further information.
30/09/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Please provide examples of when you have obtained feedback from your stakeholders and customers, including the methods used and what you did with the information.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
This role provides an exciting opportunity to implement new practices to improve how we interact and work with the Committee. Please provide examples of how you have demonstrated this capability in previous roles and what benefits your improvements delivered.
Data and Information Management
Please provide examples of when you have collated data or information into reports or papers.
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Please provide examples of when you have successfully developed relationships with internal and external customers, and what you have done to maintain those relationships.
Full driving license
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.