Growth and Strategy Specialist - 4890
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North West
Penrith , Preston
Lutra House, Ghyll Mount
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Economics, Environment & Sustainability, Planning, Policy, Strategy
£33,990 (pro-rata)
The local growth and strategy technical specialist role is to work with internal EA teams across Cumbria and Lancashire and external partners, such as Local Enterprise Partnerships, to share information and identify opportunities to work in partnership to deliver environmental improvement, sustainable development and meet local and national economic growth objectives.
The role requires developing an understanding of how EA priorities can link to, and support local growth aspirations, and influencing partners to understand the interplay between environmental improvement, resilience and economic growth.
The role requires developing an understanding of how EA priorities can link to, and support local growth aspirations, and influencing partners to understand the interplay between environmental improvement, resilience and economic growth.
This post sits within the Cumbria and Lancashire Sustainable Places team. They coordinates the Environment Agency’s input into the Town and Country Planning Act across Cumbria and Lancashire. The team acts as a central hub, liaising with technical teams to ensure our statutory role in the planning process is fulfilled and sustainable development is promoted; while also being the single point of contact for a range external partners, such as District Authorities and County Councils.
The successful applicant will have an ability to establish good working relationships with partners (internally and externally), to identify and harness opportunities for working in partnership to deliver sustainable development, environmental improvement and/or economic growth objectives.
The successful applicant would ideally have some experience of obtaining funding though non-governmental organisation/third sector, central government or European channels, and be able to demonstrate understanding of linkages between the environment and the economy.
Applicants should have strong communication skills, and an ability to adapt communication style and approach to resonate with different audiences, both with internal teams and colleagues and with external partners.
The successful applicant would ideally have some experience of obtaining funding though non-governmental organisation/third sector, central government or European channels, and be able to demonstrate understanding of linkages between the environment and the economy.
Applicants should have strong communication skills, and an ability to adapt communication style and approach to resonate with different audiences, both with internal teams and colleagues and with external partners.
Closing Date: 1st May 2017 at 23:55 hours
For any queries or further information please contact Fiona Stewart the Sustainable Places Team Leader for Cumbria and Lancashire on 07771 387715 or Fiona.stewart@environment-agency.gov.uk
For any queries or further information please contact Fiona Stewart the Sustainable Places Team Leader for Cumbria and Lancashire on 07771 387715 or Fiona.stewart@environment-agency.gov.uk
01/05/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
until July 2018
Engages others
Building and nurturing relationships internally and externally, to effectively influence and collaborate with partners
Delivers Results Through Others
Influencing partners, supporting them to understand linkages between economic growth objectives and a healthy, resilient environment.
Shapes organisational approach & delivery
Thinking strategically and focusing on priorities. Working flexibly to manage ambiguity and uncertainty, with an ability to ‘self-organise’ to manage workload, at times working at pace to capitalise on opportunities.
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.