Specialist Field Team Member - Cumbria & Lancashire - 7835
2
North West
Leyland
Spurrier House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£27,138
We are looking for enthusiastic, hard working individuals to take up the role of Specialist Field Team Member within the Field Operations Teams in Cumbria & Lancashire.
Specialist Field Team Members are required to provide leadership on health, safety and wellbeing for the Team, and ensure compliance with organisational policies and standards.
You will assist in the management of Field Team workflow and delivery of work programmes, alongside providing an effective incident response to flooding and environmental incidents. In addition, you will be expected to undertake an Incident Management role.
In order to deliver role you will have excellent customer service and communication skills, alongside the ability to influence at different levels.
Please take a look at Job Family Role Profile: Asset Management, Grade 4 (AM04) for more information on the expectations of the role.
Specialist Field Team Members are required to provide leadership on health, safety and wellbeing for the Team, and ensure compliance with organisational policies and standards.
You will assist in the management of Field Team workflow and delivery of work programmes, alongside providing an effective incident response to flooding and environmental incidents. In addition, you will be expected to undertake an Incident Management role.
In order to deliver role you will have excellent customer service and communication skills, alongside the ability to influence at different levels.
Please take a look at Job Family Role Profile: Asset Management, Grade 4 (AM04) for more information on the expectations of the role.
The Field Operations Team are responsible for delivering maintenance programmes on main rivers and Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) assets. The Team also undertakes intermittent projects where skilled operatives use a variety of plant and equipment to complete specialist projects.
We also provide an effective incident response service in flooding and environmental incidents which is seen as our number one priority.
We also provide an effective incident response service in flooding and environmental incidents which is seen as our number one priority.
We are seeking individuals with experience in operational work obtained within the Environment Agency or similar organisations. You will have the proven ability and ability to demonstrate the following:
• Promote and provide leadership skills;
• Technical leadership experience of operational teams;
• Ability to influence and persuade at a variety of levels, both internally & externally;
• Excellent customer service skills both written and verbal, including experience of working alongside local community groups, dealing with difficult customers and answering enquiries from the public;
• Self motivation, with the ability to work well in a team/wider teams and independently, alongside delivering often conflicting demands within short deadlines;
• Working knowledge and experience of incident management, strategy, health, safety & wellbeing, and environmental legislation;
• In addition the following personal skills are a key requirement for this role - taking initiative, good time management, flexibility, problem solving and decision making.
• Promote and provide leadership skills;
• Technical leadership experience of operational teams;
• Ability to influence and persuade at a variety of levels, both internally & externally;
• Excellent customer service skills both written and verbal, including experience of working alongside local community groups, dealing with difficult customers and answering enquiries from the public;
• Self motivation, with the ability to work well in a team/wider teams and independently, alongside delivering often conflicting demands within short deadlines;
• Working knowledge and experience of incident management, strategy, health, safety & wellbeing, and environmental legislation;
• In addition the following personal skills are a key requirement for this role - taking initiative, good time management, flexibility, problem solving and decision making.
Closing date for applications is 28th March 2018 at 23:55.
The Environment Agency values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from anyone who wishes to join a team which embraces difference and promotes inclusion, particularly from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) and female candidates who are under-represented across the workforce.
There are both permanent and fixed term contracts available, anyone with an interest in the role is encouraged to apply.
You will be required to undertake frequent travel to attend site visits and meetings at other Environment Agency offices, therefore a full UK driving license is required.
It is strongly recommended that you contact the recruiting manager to discuss these roles: Sam Kelly, Field Operations Team Leader - 02030 256995 or sam.kelly@environment-agency.gov.uk
The Environment Agency values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from anyone who wishes to join a team which embraces difference and promotes inclusion, particularly from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) and female candidates who are under-represented across the workforce.
There are both permanent and fixed term contracts available, anyone with an interest in the role is encouraged to apply.
You will be required to undertake frequent travel to attend site visits and meetings at other Environment Agency offices, therefore a full UK driving license is required.
It is strongly recommended that you contact the recruiting manager to discuss these roles: Sam Kelly, Field Operations Team Leader - 02030 256995 or sam.kelly@environment-agency.gov.uk
28/03/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, and demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Incident Response
Responds quickly and effectively to emergencies and manages the contribution of others required to do so.
Full UK 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.