Flood Recovery - Projects Development Advisor - 20336
1
East of England
Bedford , Brampton , Ely
Bedford Depot, Ely Office, Brampton Office
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Communications / Marketing, Operational Delivery, Risk Management
£36,389 pro rata
An exciting opportunity has arisen to play a leading role in Flood and Coastal Risk Management in East Anglia Area.
In Winter 2020/21 we experienced significant flooding across the area and a number of potential projects have been identified which could reduce flood risk and improve community resilience to flooding in future. This is a key role in supporting our partner organisations to develop and manage these projects.
If you are motivated by working with others to support communities to be ready for,
and resilient to flooding now and into the future then this role is for you.
You'll:
•Work with our partners and communities to identify and deliver the best flood risk and environmental outcomes
•Undertake project development and delivery for flood risk management projects
•Help develop our project programme
•Provide leadership and support to other members of the team and wider department
We work flexibly and from home but you'll be required to attend your base location or partner sites as needed.
The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
We as an Agency take part in incident response. There are opportunities to get involved and support depending on your role and circumstances.
In Winter 2020/21 we experienced significant flooding across the area and a number of potential projects have been identified which could reduce flood risk and improve community resilience to flooding in future. This is a key role in supporting our partner organisations to develop and manage these projects.
If you are motivated by working with others to support communities to be ready for,
and resilient to flooding now and into the future then this role is for you.
You'll:
•Work with our partners and communities to identify and deliver the best flood risk and environmental outcomes
•Undertake project development and delivery for flood risk management projects
•Help develop our project programme
•Provide leadership and support to other members of the team and wider department
We work flexibly and from home but you'll be required to attend your base location or partner sites as needed.
The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
We as an Agency take part in incident response. There are opportunities to get involved and support depending on your role and circumstances.
The Flood and Coastal Risk Management department in the Great Ouse catchment is responsible for helping to protect people and property from future flood risk.
We work with partner organisations to develop and fund projects that reduce the risk of flooding to communities with the greatest need. The team also performs regulatory activities through planning and permitting, supports development of local strategies, and engages with partners and communities to increase resilience to flooding.
We work with partner organisations to develop and fund projects that reduce the risk of flooding to communities with the greatest need. The team also performs regulatory activities through planning and permitting, supports development of local strategies, and engages with partners and communities to increase resilience to flooding.
You'll bring good organisational awareness, knowledge of FCRM project development and an enthusiasm to achieve results.
• Have a proven track record of delivering projects to programme from inception through to approval, whilst working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have a relevant degree / professional qualification.
• Be skilled at managing multiple priorities.
• Have the ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
• Be able to problem solve, using an intelligent, methodical approach and keen to find innovative solutions.
• Have an ability to build relationships across organisations and lead groups of stakeholders (both internal and external) to collaborate on flood risk management problems and solutions.
• Have strong communication, engagement and influencing skills.
Knowledge of Section 19 reports is desirable but not essential.
The candidate pack and role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.
• Have a proven track record of delivering projects to programme from inception through to approval, whilst working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have a relevant degree / professional qualification.
• Be skilled at managing multiple priorities.
• Have the ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
• Be able to problem solve, using an intelligent, methodical approach and keen to find innovative solutions.
• Have an ability to build relationships across organisations and lead groups of stakeholders (both internal and external) to collaborate on flood risk management problems and solutions.
• Have strong communication, engagement and influencing skills.
Knowledge of Section 19 reports is desirable but not essential.
The candidate pack and role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community who wish to join an organisation which values everyone.
This position is a fixed-term assignment for 2 years. Internal candidates, you must ensure you seek agreement from your line manager to apply for this role.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be given all of the training and support needed.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and there are fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
If you have any questions on these posts please contact: David White via david.c.white@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07818 038 456, or Phil Hulme via Philippa.Hulme@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07443 449 367.
Please note interviews will be held remotely by video call.
This position is a fixed-term assignment for 2 years. Internal candidates, you must ensure you seek agreement from your line manager to apply for this role.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be given all of the training and support needed.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and there are fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
If you have any questions on these posts please contact: David White via david.c.white@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07818 038 456, or Phil Hulme via Philippa.Hulme@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07443 449 367.
Please note interviews will be held remotely by video call.
07/12/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
2 years
Achieves Results
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
As a Projects Advisor, you'll be expected to set and deliver high standards of work through prioritisation and organisation of tasks and resources to meet targets and deadlines.
Please provide an example of when you had to deliver a complex and challenging piece of work: what was it and how did you approach it?
As a Projects Advisor, you'll be expected to set and deliver high standards of work through prioritisation and organisation of tasks and resources to meet targets and deadlines.
Please provide an example of when you had to deliver a complex and challenging piece of work: what was it and how did you approach it?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
As a Projects Advisor, you will be required to use your own initiative to resolve problems, sometimes under pressure with deadlines.
Please tell us about a time you found and delivered an innovative solution to an issue.
As a Projects Advisor, you will be required to use your own initiative to resolve problems, sometimes under pressure with deadlines.
Please tell us about a time you found and delivered an innovative solution to an issue.
Programme and Project Management
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
As a Projects Advisor, you will be required to identify priorities with Risk Management Authorities to incorporate and build a strong pipeline of flood risk schemes for the future.
Please tell us about when you have worked with others to identify and develop projects and investment.
As a Projects Advisor, you will be required to identify priorities with Risk Management Authorities to incorporate and build a strong pipeline of flood risk schemes for the future.
Please tell us about when you have worked with others to identify and develop projects and investment.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
As a Projects Advisor, you may engage with partners and stakeholders who have differing priorities to those of department.
Please tell us about when you have had to influence a key player to gain their buy-in or change their mind.
As a Projects Advisor, you may engage with partners and stakeholders who have differing priorities to those of department.
Please tell us about when you have had to influence a key player to gain their buy-in or change their mind.
Driving Licence is essential
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.