Project Advisor - 19466
1
North West
Preston
Lutra House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Programme and Project Management
£36,389 pro-rata
Can you make a real difference to managing flood risk within Lancashire?
We are looking for an advisor who will work closely with local authority partners in Lancashire to support them in delivering projects which reduce the risk of flooding to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
You are not expected to have experience in flood risk management but you will possess the transferrable skills identified below.
We are looking for individuals who are motivated, who easily develop supportive and productive relationships with partners and who can adapt their approach to partners’ different needs. Your support will enable project business cases to be prepared and approved more quickly. You might help local authorities to secure resources for their projects, helping them access suppliers through the Environment Agency’s framework.
Delivering projects on the current programme is the priority but you will work with local authority partners to identify future projects to develop the future investment programme and be confident in constructively challenging project and programme delivery.
The role will be based at Lutra House, Preston but you will also work in the local authority offices in your partnership area. Working arrangements will be aligned with the latest Covid-19 guidance.
We are looking for an advisor who will work closely with local authority partners in Lancashire to support them in delivering projects which reduce the risk of flooding to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
You are not expected to have experience in flood risk management but you will possess the transferrable skills identified below.
We are looking for individuals who are motivated, who easily develop supportive and productive relationships with partners and who can adapt their approach to partners’ different needs. Your support will enable project business cases to be prepared and approved more quickly. You might help local authorities to secure resources for their projects, helping them access suppliers through the Environment Agency’s framework.
Delivering projects on the current programme is the priority but you will work with local authority partners to identify future projects to develop the future investment programme and be confident in constructively challenging project and programme delivery.
The role will be based at Lutra House, Preston but you will also work in the local authority offices in your partnership area. Working arrangements will be aligned with the latest Covid-19 guidance.
The post is within Flood Risk Management in Cumbria and Lancashire Area and you will work closely with Area teams and those carrying out a similar role in the North West and be part of this network of Advisors. You will become a supporting member of project teams within the local authorities you support.
Confident and customer focused with the drive to ensure that our work makes a real difference to our communities.
Comfortable working within project and/or programme targets and constraints and constructively challenging the deliverability of projects and programmes.
An influential communicator with the proven ability to build excellent relationships.
Comfortable working within project and/or programme targets and constraints and constructively challenging the deliverability of projects and programmes.
An influential communicator with the proven ability to build excellent relationships.
Adam Walsh on 07747 008490 or via email on adam.walsh@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Fiona Crayston on 07468 353066 or via email on fiona.crayston@environment-agency.gov.uk
Fiona Crayston on 07468 353066 or via email on fiona.crayston@environment-agency.gov.uk
05/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to June 2022 with the potential beyond this date
Achieves Results
You will need to set and deliver high work standards, demonstrating the drive to meet targets by prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Please provide an example that you are proud of that demonstrates this competency.
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Focuses on Customers and Partners
You will need to address the needs of internal and predominantly external customers, providing rapid and effective responses.
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Programme and Project Management
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of shared objectives.
Please tell us about a time when you successfully managed a project or programme in difficult or challenging circumstances.
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Please tell us about a time when you successfully managed a project or programme in difficult or challenging circumstances.
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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.