Area Director PA - Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly - 17285
1
South West
Bideford , Bodmin , Exeter , Launceston , Wadebridge
Various
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Administration / Corporate Support
£23,963
Working as part of the Area Leadership Team for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, the role is at the beating heart of local delivery, the place where the Environment Agency’s corporate ambitions are translated into actions that create a better place for local communities and businesses.
The day to day work will vary but will focus on administrative duties that enable to the team to work effectively and efficiently, such as diary and email management, handling phone calls and enquiries as well as supporting events and meetings. You will be extremely well organised, adaptable, and resilient. You will approach challenges with a positive attitude and spot opportunities to improve and refresh our processes.
You will be working with colleagues across the organisation and with external partners, often at senior levels. So the ability to build and maintain a working network of contacts is essential and requires excellent communication and influencing skills.
This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to gain an understanding of the breadth of our work at the Environment Agency and contribute to tangible environmental outcomes every day.
The day to day work will vary but will focus on administrative duties that enable to the team to work effectively and efficiently, such as diary and email management, handling phone calls and enquiries as well as supporting events and meetings. You will be extremely well organised, adaptable, and resilient. You will approach challenges with a positive attitude and spot opportunities to improve and refresh our processes.
You will be working with colleagues across the organisation and with external partners, often at senior levels. So the ability to build and maintain a working network of contacts is essential and requires excellent communication and influencing skills.
This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to gain an understanding of the breadth of our work at the Environment Agency and contribute to tangible environmental outcomes every day.
This role will support Helen Dobby, Area Director for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and be part of our executive office. Helen works closely with partner organisations and leads on a wide ranging portfolio for the business. In your work with the Area Director, you will see the full spectrum of work that we do and have a chance to get involved with some exciting projects.
You will work as part of leadership team that is responsible for a wide range of activity; from reducing flood risk and regulating industry to protecting and enhancing the stunning natural environment that attracts so many people to Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. Your work will help us support over three hundred colleagues to be the best they can be.
You will have good knowledge and experience of resourcing and workload prioritisation. The ability and experience to build relationships with both internal and external partners is essential.
Your experience will include:
• the ability to work collaboratively;
• the ability to deal with sensitive and personal information appropriately;
• good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills;
• good planning skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to tight timescales;
• excellent IT and communication skills (including running Microsoft teams).
You will have good knowledge and experience of resourcing and workload prioritisation. The ability and experience to build relationships with both internal and external partners is essential.
Your experience will include:
• the ability to work collaboratively;
• the ability to deal with sensitive and personal information appropriately;
• good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills;
• good planning skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to tight timescales;
• excellent IT and communication skills (including running Microsoft teams).
Your base location does not have to be within the Devon and Cornwall area, but the role will require occasional travel (subject to lifting of Covid restrictions) for meetings and training with potential overnight stops.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
We welcome flexible working patterns for this vacancy, including job sharing.
You will report to Katie Snook, Executive Co-ordination Manager. Katie’s portfolio includes people and development for the area. You will be supported in your career, personal and professional growth aspirations in this role.
Interviews are expected to take place remotely via MS Teams by mid May.
Please contact Katie Snook for more information or an informal discussion about the role.
Katie.snook@environment-agency.gov.uk and 07919395078
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
We welcome flexible working patterns for this vacancy, including job sharing.
You will report to Katie Snook, Executive Co-ordination Manager. Katie’s portfolio includes people and development for the area. You will be supported in your career, personal and professional growth aspirations in this role.
Interviews are expected to take place remotely via MS Teams by mid May.
Please contact Katie Snook for more information or an informal discussion about the role.
Katie.snook@environment-agency.gov.uk and 07919395078
09/05/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
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You will set and deliver high work standards, demonstrating the drive to meet targets. Can you give an example of when you have had to prioritise and organise your workload to deliver a specific task?
You will set and deliver high work standards, demonstrating the drive to meet targets. Can you give an example of when you have had to prioritise and organise your workload to deliver a specific task?
Communicates Effectively
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You will need to convey information and ideas clearly and effectively. Can you give an example of when you have had to communicate a difficult or complicated message?
You will need to convey information and ideas clearly and effectively. Can you give an example of when you have had to communicate a difficult or complicated message?
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
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You will identify opportunities to improve methods and processes within your own and your peers work streams. Can you give an example of when you have changed and improved the way a piece of work is delivered?
You will identify opportunities to improve methods and processes within your own and your peers work streams. Can you give an example of when you have changed and improved the way a piece of work is delivered?
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.