Project Coordinator - 26616
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Project Delivery
£37,462 pro-rata
Supporting the Environment Agency’s digital transformation objectives, having a modern, fit for purpose permit stock is key to effective regulation. We are looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to establish, develop and lead on an exciting permit modernisation programme within the National Permitting Service.
The successful candidate will need to be a motivated self-starter who can efficiently form robust processes, effective governance frameworks and can analyse and understand large and often complex datasets. A capable leader who understands the regulatory cycle, can collaborate, and communicate constructively with a variety of key stakeholders, and understands the needs of the entities we regulate.
Primary duties include:
• Setting programme goals, tasks, and timelines, reviewing progress, and adjusting where necessary
• Formulating, organising, and monitoring interconnected workstreams
• Developing and improving processes
• Managing the integrity of large data sets
• Ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders, producing, and delivering progress reports for senior leadership
• Identify and manage project risks and issues
• Establishing, scaling-up and leading an operational delivery unit
The successful candidate will need to be a motivated self-starter who can efficiently form robust processes, effective governance frameworks and can analyse and understand large and often complex datasets. A capable leader who understands the regulatory cycle, can collaborate, and communicate constructively with a variety of key stakeholders, and understands the needs of the entities we regulate.
Primary duties include:
• Setting programme goals, tasks, and timelines, reviewing progress, and adjusting where necessary
• Formulating, organising, and monitoring interconnected workstreams
• Developing and improving processes
• Managing the integrity of large data sets
• Ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders, producing, and delivering progress reports for senior leadership
• Identify and manage project risks and issues
• Establishing, scaling-up and leading an operational delivery unit
Working within the National Permitting Services’ – Water Quality Regime Technical Team, you will join an experienced unit of Permitting Process Technical Specialists and Senior Permitting Officers who work collaboratively with colleagues from across the organisation.
This role is an assignment opportunity with a likelihood of being extended based on effectiveness of delivery.
This role is an assignment opportunity with a likelihood of being extended based on effectiveness of delivery.
• Experience in project/programme management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Understands the business, including resourcing pressures
• Demonstrate the Environment Agency’s culture and behaviours
• Recognises strength in diversity, promoting an inclusive workplace
• Build rapport and positive new working relationships quickly
• Be organised and personable
• Undertake national travel to meet dispersed team members and attend meetings if conditions permit
Relevant qualifications in project/programme management and line management experience are desirable.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Understands the business, including resourcing pressures
• Demonstrate the Environment Agency’s culture and behaviours
• Recognises strength in diversity, promoting an inclusive workplace
• Build rapport and positive new working relationships quickly
• Be organised and personable
• Undertake national travel to meet dispersed team members and attend meetings if conditions permit
Relevant qualifications in project/programme management and line management experience are desirable.
We support flexible working patterns and job shares for this role. This role would suit candidates looking for their first technical leadership opportunity.
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market. We are committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, people with a disability, people with gender diverse identities and from varying socio-economic backgrounds.
For more information, contact Simon Hewitt (simon.hewitt@environment-agency.gov.uk - 02030 251 011), Rob Paddison (rob.paddison@environment-agency.gov.uk – 02030 250 965) or Rachael Noon (rachael.noon@environment-agency.gov.uk – 07341125871).
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market. We are committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, people with a disability, people with gender diverse identities and from varying socio-economic backgrounds.
For more information, contact Simon Hewitt (simon.hewitt@environment-agency.gov.uk - 02030 251 011), Rob Paddison (rob.paddison@environment-agency.gov.uk – 02030 250 965) or Rachael Noon (rachael.noon@environment-agency.gov.uk – 07341125871).
09/06/2023, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
up to 18 months
Data and Information Management
Please give an example of how you have analysed, interpreted, managed large quantities of data to support the work of others?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Give an example of when you had to organise a complex piece of work or project involving a variety of contributors?
Achieves Results
Please tell us about a time you have achieved a significant result in the workplace, what did you do and how did you effectively prioritise your workload?
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.