Flood Risk Advisor - Programme Team - 9384
1
North East
Newcastle
Tyneside House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Programme and Project Management
£34,330
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife.
We’re investing £2.5 billion between 2015 and 2021 to reduce flood risk to 300,000 homes across England. It’s an exciting time and we need your help to ensure we’re prepared for any future flooding.
This role is varied and draws upon a diverse range of transferrable skills. Working closely with other teams, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Developing and planning programmes of work
• Tracking project progress and performance
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting data
• Advising on programme risks and opportunities
• Working closely with project delivery teams, including local authorities
• Preparing reports and presentations highlighting programme performance and risks
There are also opportunities to get involved with incident management when flooding occurs. We have a flexible range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get all the training and support you need.
We’re investing £2.5 billion between 2015 and 2021 to reduce flood risk to 300,000 homes across England. It’s an exciting time and we need your help to ensure we’re prepared for any future flooding.
This role is varied and draws upon a diverse range of transferrable skills. Working closely with other teams, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Developing and planning programmes of work
• Tracking project progress and performance
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting data
• Advising on programme risks and opportunities
• Working closely with project delivery teams, including local authorities
• Preparing reports and presentations highlighting programme performance and risks
There are also opportunities to get involved with incident management when flooding occurs. We have a flexible range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get all the training and support you need.
Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) plays a huge part in the work that the Environment Agency does; helping to protect against flooding and minimising the risks caused by any floods that do occur. The Programme team manages the north east area’s programmes of work. In 2018/19, we will oversee £30 million of expenditure which will better protect 1,000 homes from flooding, maintain our FCRM assets, as well as creating new wildlife habitat.
You should be qualified to at least degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as environmental science, geography or engineering.
Through experience to date, you should be able to demonstrate most of the following:
• Good knowledge of Flood and Coastal Risk Management
• Sound project / programme management knowledge and skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with others
• Strong data management skills, and experience of interpreting large data sets, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Good organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills are a must for this role as you’ll be working with a diverse range of people.
The key thing we are looking for is energy, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. If you don’t have experience in flood risk management, but feel you have the transferrable skills for this role, please do not be put off from applying.
Through experience to date, you should be able to demonstrate most of the following:
• Good knowledge of Flood and Coastal Risk Management
• Sound project / programme management knowledge and skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with others
• Strong data management skills, and experience of interpreting large data sets, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Good organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills are a must for this role as you’ll be working with a diverse range of people.
The key thing we are looking for is energy, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. If you don’t have experience in flood risk management, but feel you have the transferrable skills for this role, please do not be put off from applying.
Closing Date: 27th November 2018 at 23:55
Please note that that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support you need to succeed. There are also fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits.
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact Jenny McCarthy on 020 8474 6488.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from week commencing December 10.
Please note that that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support you need to succeed. There are also fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits.
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact Jenny McCarthy on 020 8474 6488.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from week commencing December 10.
27/11/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
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.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
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.