Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) Flood Risk Advisor - Partnership & Strategic Overview team - 17307
1
East of England
Brampton
Brampton Office
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share
Environment & Sustainability, Knowledge & Information Management, Programme and Project Management
£36,389 pro rata
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. Acting to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife.
Flooding represents a crucial challenge both now and into the future as the impacts of climate change become apparent. Having strategic overview of all sources of flooding, the Environment Agency has a key role in shaping our response to this challenge moving forwards and we’re investing £5.2bn funding to March 2027 to reduce flood risk to 336,000 homes across the UK.
We're looking to fill a Lead Local Flood Authority Advisor role in our Partnerships and Strategic Overview Team to support this work. This role is varied with focuses across:
• Project delivery
• Programme development
• Advice for Lead Local Flood Authorities
This is a one year fixed term assignment - INTERNAL CANDIDATES PLEASE NOTE that you must ensure you seek agreement from your line manager in order to apply for this role.
Flooding represents a crucial challenge both now and into the future as the impacts of climate change become apparent. Having strategic overview of all sources of flooding, the Environment Agency has a key role in shaping our response to this challenge moving forwards and we’re investing £5.2bn funding to March 2027 to reduce flood risk to 336,000 homes across the UK.
We're looking to fill a Lead Local Flood Authority Advisor role in our Partnerships and Strategic Overview Team to support this work. This role is varied with focuses across:
• Project delivery
• Programme development
• Advice for Lead Local Flood Authorities
This is a one year fixed term assignment - INTERNAL CANDIDATES PLEASE NOTE that you must ensure you seek agreement from your line manager in order to apply for this role.
Partnership & Strategic Overview teams develop the technical knowledge needed to deliver a strategic overview of flooding. We work closely with others to understand and manage flood and coastal erosion risk in order to benefit communities with the greatest need. We work with all authorities and deliverers to specify, plan, fund and create assets to achieve outcomes, including influencing the location and flood management of new development through spatial planning.
Applicants should have experience in flood risk management and we are looking to fill two posts.
• Relevant degree / professional qualification
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
• Problem solving ability using an intelligent, methodical approach
• Ability to build relationships, influence and work with stakeholders (both internal and external)
• Leadership skills and ability guide others
• Experience in managing projects from inception through to approval
• Experience of working with EA framework suppliers
• Ability to identify, appraise and develop flood risk solutions considering economics and buildability.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
You will be willing to undertake specialist/or further training when necessary.
The candidate pack and role profile available below, should be read along with the advert in order to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
• Relevant degree / professional qualification
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
• Problem solving ability using an intelligent, methodical approach
• Ability to build relationships, influence and work with stakeholders (both internal and external)
• Leadership skills and ability guide others
• Experience in managing projects from inception through to approval
• Experience of working with EA framework suppliers
• Ability to identify, appraise and develop flood risk solutions considering economics and buildability.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
You will be willing to undertake specialist/or further training when necessary.
The candidate pack and role profile available below, should be read along with the advert in order to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
Base location will be Brampton. However, due to Covid-19 restrictions for the safety of our staff the role will involve home working.
The posts are full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
The Environment Agency take part in incident response. There are opportunities to get involved and support depending on your role and circumstances. If successful your line manager will discuss arrangements with you.
CVs / documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
If you have any questions please contact the hiring managers Georgina Nichols or Hayley Baldock via:
georgina.nichols@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07990690495
hayley.baldock@environment-agency.gov.uk or 02030251848
Please note in our current coronavirus working environment, interviews will be held remotely by video conference/telephone.
The posts are full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
The Environment Agency take part in incident response. There are opportunities to get involved and support depending on your role and circumstances. If successful your line manager will discuss arrangements with you.
CVs / documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
If you have any questions please contact the hiring managers Georgina Nichols or Hayley Baldock via:
georgina.nichols@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07990690495
hayley.baldock@environment-agency.gov.uk or 02030251848
Please note in our current coronavirus working environment, interviews will be held remotely by video conference/telephone.
10/05/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 1 year
Achieves Results
Please note we do not accept CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
As an LLFA and IDB Advisor, you'll be expected to set and deliver high standards of work through prioritisation and organisation of tasks and resources to meet targets and deadlines. Please provide an example of when you had to deliver a complex and challenging piece of work: what was it and how did you approach it?
As an LLFA and IDB Advisor, you'll be expected to set and deliver high standards of work through prioritisation and organisation of tasks and resources to meet targets and deadlines. Please provide an example of when you had to deliver a complex and challenging piece of work: what was it and how did you approach it?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Please note we do not accept CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
As a LLFA and IDB Advisor, you will be required to use your own initiative to resolve problems, sometimes under pressure with deadlines. Please tell us about a time you found and delivered an innovative solution to an issue.
As a LLFA and IDB Advisor, you will be required to use your own initiative to resolve problems, sometimes under pressure with deadlines. Please tell us about a time you found and delivered an innovative solution to an issue.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Please note we do not accept CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
As an LLFA and IDB Advisor, you be required to work closely with all partners to build strong working relationships in order to achieve results. Please provide an example of when you have worked with a customer or professional partner to deliver a piece of work, which made you proud.
As an LLFA and IDB Advisor, you be required to work closely with all partners to build strong working relationships in order to achieve results. Please provide an example of when you have worked with a customer or professional partner to deliver a piece of work, which made you proud.
Programme and Project Management
Please note we do not accept CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
As an LLFA and IDB Advisor, you be required to identify priorities with RMAs to incorporate and build a strong pipeline of flood risk schemes for the future. Please tell us about when you have worked with others to identify and develop projects and investment.
As an LLFA and IDB Advisor, you be required to identify priorities with RMAs to incorporate and build a strong pipeline of flood risk schemes for the future. Please tell us about when you have worked with others to identify and develop projects and investment.
A full driving licence is an essential requirement
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.