Coastal Adaptation Advisor - 17265
1
National
Various
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Risk Management
£36,389 Pro-rata
Do you want to be part of the national team that shapes work on the coast at the Environment Agency and beyond? We need an experienced and skilled advisor to work closely with colleagues across the Environment Agency, local authorities, Coastal Groups, Defra and many others on our strategic approach to managing coastal risk.
You will be providing technical expertise, advice and support regarding our high profile work on adaptation to coastal change.
This work involves working with operational teams and partners to translate the ambitions of the National FCERM Strategy into what happens on the ground, including supporting the Environment Agency’s programme of innovative resilience and adaptation projects, sharing good practice and latest knowledge on coastal adaptation as well as working with Defra and partner organisations to shape and deliver new mechanisms and guidance.
It’s an exciting time to work in the national team, at a time when coastal management is receiving significant attention throughout government and beyond.
You will be providing technical expertise, advice and support regarding our high profile work on adaptation to coastal change.
This work involves working with operational teams and partners to translate the ambitions of the National FCERM Strategy into what happens on the ground, including supporting the Environment Agency’s programme of innovative resilience and adaptation projects, sharing good practice and latest knowledge on coastal adaptation as well as working with Defra and partner organisations to shape and deliver new mechanisms and guidance.
It’s an exciting time to work in the national team, at a time when coastal management is receiving significant attention throughout government and beyond.
Coast and Countryside is a small but expanding team within the Environment Agency's national Flood and Coastal Risk Management Directorate. We are based around the country working to influence how flood and coastal risk is managed. We work with operational colleagues, other Risk Management Authorities, Government and many non-government bodies. We are a central point of contact for river and coastal management, developing and sharing data, guidance and other resources to inform policy and delivery.
For this role you will have a good working knowledge of coastal flood and erosion risk management, and a strong appreciation of the multiple benefits derived from a sustainable, long term approach to adaptation. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent.
Experience & technical knowledge of adaptation to coastal change and the work of Government and its partners on the coast is highly desirable.
You will have strong communication, engagement and influencing skills, and demonstrable experience of problem solving. You will be used to prioritising your workload and delivering high quality results on time.
This is a national role and therefore will involve some travel across the country and overnight stays when restrictions allow.
Experience & technical knowledge of adaptation to coastal change and the work of Government and its partners on the coast is highly desirable.
You will have strong communication, engagement and influencing skills, and demonstrable experience of problem solving. You will be used to prioritising your workload and delivering high quality results on time.
This is a national role and therefore will involve some travel across the country and overnight stays when restrictions allow.
This role is a 12 month assignment/fixed term contract based on a 37 hour week, although part time or job share opportunities will be considered. This role will be supporting our Senior Coastal Adaptation Advisor. Internal candidates will need line manager approval to apply.
For more information about the role please contact Kellie Fisher – 078765 46150 kellie.fisher@environment-agency.gov.uk or Rachael Hill – 07770 793895 rachael.hill@environment-agency.gov.uk
For more information about the role please contact Kellie Fisher – 078765 46150 kellie.fisher@environment-agency.gov.uk or Rachael Hill – 07770 793895 rachael.hill@environment-agency.gov.uk
07/05/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 12 months
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
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.
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Shapes organisational approach & delivery
Informs Government Policy and/or designs, implements and supports an approach to translate it into cost-effective operational activity delivering outcomes for people and the environment.
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.