EPE Engagement Specialist - 6866

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South East
Wallingford
Red Kite House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£33,990 pro-rata
We are looking for an experienced, confident and enthusiastic person to fill this role as an engagement specialist in the Environment Planning and Engagement department.

As the engagement specialist you will provide support, advice and training to our area teams on their engagement work to ensure our reputation is managed. You will also be responsible for ensuring we maintain a good working relationship with our key stakeholders. In addition as one of the leads for engagement and communications during an incident you will deliver regular incident training and will help make sure our area is able to operate effectively during an incident.
The role will sit within a new team in the Environment Planning and Engagement department that will be focused on delivering strategic outcomes for the department, with this role focused on delivering greater engagement support for the area
You will have experience of engaging and communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders and be able to use this experience to offer advice and support to area teams.

You will have strong influencing skills and experience of working with and developing people.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to produce high quality, plain English, work.

You will have experience of delivering training to groups with mixed abilities

You must be a highly organised and flexible person who is able to meet tight deadlines and prioritise workloads.

You will preferably have experience of working with high profile stakeholders and on high profile issues
Closing Date: 3rd November 2017 at 23:55 hours

If you have any questions about the role please email Luke Newbey at luke.newbey@environment-agency.gov.uk

03/11/2017, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
1 year
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
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Engages others
Plans, carries out and evaluates effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders
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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.