Contract Support Officer - 6888
3
East of England, South East
Reading , Worthing
Guildbourne House, Kings Meadow House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support, Commercial
£22,211
Joining this crucial area of the business, you’ll efficiently and effectively support our Project and Programme Managers on a diverse portfolio of projects.
Day-to-day you’ll focus on contract administration - providing contract and financial administration support to ensure that project cost payments are made to suppliers in accordance with established quality standards and processes across both the ncpms South Unit and the wider ncpms – and everything you do will bring you the daily reward of knowing that you are helping to save lives and protect homes and businesses.
Day-to-day you’ll focus on contract administration - providing contract and financial administration support to ensure that project cost payments are made to suppliers in accordance with established quality standards and processes across both the ncpms South Unit and the wider ncpms – and everything you do will bring you the daily reward of knowing that you are helping to save lives and protect homes and businesses.
Our valued National Capital Programme Management Service (ncpms) is responsible for delivering the majority of our important projects, mainly in the area of flood defence, from multimillion pound programmes for the River Thames to ground-breaking, award winning projects such as Medmerry coastal realignment.
Joining our South Unit you will be based in one of our Worthing or Reading offices as part of a team of around 100 people across the Unit.
Joining our South Unit you will be based in one of our Worthing or Reading offices as part of a team of around 100 people across the Unit.
Positive and proactive, you’re probably interested in project management and have a good academic background (A levels or equivalent). You’ll have strong organisational and planning skills and, ideally, some similar administrative experience, but if you don’t, we’ll give you all the training and support you need.
An ability to analyse and interpret data is essential.
A good team player with excellent communication skills, you’ll take pride in your work and want to benefit communities across the country.
An ability to analyse and interpret data is essential.
A good team player with excellent communication skills, you’ll take pride in your work and want to benefit communities across the country.
Closing date: 19th November 2017 at 23:55 hours
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement and our flexible working practices support good health and well-being. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available and we are committed to your ongoing personal and professional development.
Some national travel and overnight stays are required in this post.
Salary £22,211.
For further information contact Susannah Lauder at Susannah.lauder@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 02030257260.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement and our flexible working practices support good health and well-being. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available and we are committed to your ongoing personal and professional development.
Some national travel and overnight stays are required in this post.
Salary £22,211.
For further information contact Susannah Lauder at Susannah.lauder@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 02030257260.
19/11/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
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.