Strategic Growth Advisor - 8943
1
South East
Welwyn Garden City
Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Planning, Policy, Programme and Project Management, Strategy
£34,330 pro rata
Our work to better protect communities from flood risk is growing, with an increased focus on place-making and the environment. This 18 month assignment is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be at the forefront of influencing our strategic vision for flood risk.
We are looking for a highly motivated project manager to take the lead on the strategic delivery of flood risk outcomes through the planning system.
In this role you will develop an expert understanding of the flood risks and opportunities in Hertfordshire and North London. You will work closely with local authorities and internal teams to achieve our goal of protecting people and property from flooding, securing strategic support for FCRM projects and securing wider environmental benefits.
You will need to understand our top priorities and how this interlinks with the planning system. Good influencing skills are essential to ensure our local authority
partners know how they can contribute to a shared goal of reducing the impacts of flooding.
We are looking for a highly motivated project manager to take the lead on the strategic delivery of flood risk outcomes through the planning system.
In this role you will develop an expert understanding of the flood risks and opportunities in Hertfordshire and North London. You will work closely with local authorities and internal teams to achieve our goal of protecting people and property from flooding, securing strategic support for FCRM projects and securing wider environmental benefits.
You will need to understand our top priorities and how this interlinks with the planning system. Good influencing skills are essential to ensure our local authority
partners know how they can contribute to a shared goal of reducing the impacts of flooding.
Sustainable Places manages the Environment Agency’s input into development management and planning policy, working with local planning authorities and developers. Hertfordshire and North London is a diverse area with significant growth occurring over the next few years. This creates exciting opportunities and challenging workloads.
You will also work closely with our flood risk management teams as they plan and develop FCRM projects and identify the best options for protecting communities at risk.
You will also work closely with our flood risk management teams as they plan and develop FCRM projects and identify the best options for protecting communities at risk.
We are looking for someone who is versatile, self-motivated and can quickly fit in and contribute to the work of our busy teams. A real desire and commitment to build relationships, influence and work with external partners and internal teams is essential.
You will have experience of leading on strategic engagement and knowledge of either flood risk or planning policy.
Expected skills include:
• Project management
• An ability to work in a high workload, high pressure environment
• Effective influencing and negotiation
• Excellent customer service
• A flexible, positive approach
• A proven ability to achieve results
You will have experience of leading on strategic engagement and knowledge of either flood risk or planning policy.
Expected skills include:
• Project management
• An ability to work in a high workload, high pressure environment
• Effective influencing and negotiation
• Excellent customer service
• A flexible, positive approach
• A proven ability to achieve results
Closing Date: 30th September 2018 at 23:55 hours
Travel around Hertfordshire and North London is required. It will be beneficial if you hold a driving licence.
For further details regarding this role please contact the Sustainable Places team leader Natasha Brennan at natasha.brennan@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 0203 0259119.
Travel around Hertfordshire and North London is required. It will be beneficial if you hold a driving licence.
For further details regarding this role please contact the Sustainable Places team leader Natasha Brennan at natasha.brennan@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 0203 0259119.
30/09/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
18 months
Manages Self
Can you tell me how your experience makes you suitable for this role?
Communicates Effectively
In this role it is important you are able to identify the correct stakeholders and build relationships with them.
How have you approached this in the past?
How have you approached this in the past?
Uses Initiative
The success of this role will depend on your ability to use your initiative, take informed decisions and maximise opportunities to influence partners.
Please describe how you use your initiative on a day to day basis to ensure good outcomes?
Please describe how you use your initiative on a day to day basis to ensure good outcomes?
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.