Preventing Plastic Pollution Programme Manager - 13779
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South East, South West
Blandford Forum , Exeter
Staff Grade 6
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£44,477 pro-rata
The Environment Agency is an incredible place to work, learn, grow and develop. We are a team of people who protect and enhance your environment which has led to this fantastic opportunity.
We are passionate about reducing plastic leaking into our oceans and have been awarded a grant from INTERREG to work collaboratively with seventeen partners in England and France. We are really excited to be able to extend our reach of support to communities, education, and drive to creating positive behaviours which will have a direct benefit to people and wildlife.
Are you the sort of person who is kind, well organised and ready for a challenge? Do you have line management experience, great interpersonal skills, can lead and manage budgets? Your team will work with a variety of organisations, communities, schools and businesses to reduce single use plastic and promote positive behaviour change. The project area you will work in covers the South coast of England with a particular focus area around Southampton and Portsmouth.
Here at the Environment Agency we live and breathe our carbon reduction responsibilities so working with dispersed teams and communicating with technology is part of the journey we want you to be on.
We are passionate about reducing plastic leaking into our oceans and have been awarded a grant from INTERREG to work collaboratively with seventeen partners in England and France. We are really excited to be able to extend our reach of support to communities, education, and drive to creating positive behaviours which will have a direct benefit to people and wildlife.
Are you the sort of person who is kind, well organised and ready for a challenge? Do you have line management experience, great interpersonal skills, can lead and manage budgets? Your team will work with a variety of organisations, communities, schools and businesses to reduce single use plastic and promote positive behaviour change. The project area you will work in covers the South coast of England with a particular focus area around Southampton and Portsmouth.
Here at the Environment Agency we live and breathe our carbon reduction responsibilities so working with dispersed teams and communicating with technology is part of the journey we want you to be on.
You will be part of an innovative team including a Programme Manager, two Project Officers, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Officer and Communications Officer, working in partnership with seventeen organisations across England and France to prevent plastic pollution. The team will have a highly influential role in creating positive behaviour change from young people to community and business leaders. The team will work closely with the existing Environment Agency Plastics and Sustainability Team.
The Programme Manager will have previous experience of programme management to ensure that their team delivers projects effectively, on time, in line with INTERREG requirements and within budget. You will be impressively organised, experienced in managing budgets and detailed financial reporting. In addition, you will lead one of the work packages on positive behaviour change, working closely with the other 17 partners delivering projects in this area so will have excellent people skills. In order to engage others, you will be confident to deliver presentations and workshops to a variety of internal and external stakeholders to communicate how the project is developing and what the outcomes are. The role will require a relevant degree and a driver's license.
The project area covers the south coast of England, with a particular project focus area around Southampton and Portsmouth. We work to reduce our carbon footprint where possible, however regular travel within the project area will be essential.
Normal hours will be between 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Please note that that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: plasticsandsustainability@environment-agency.gov.uk
This vacancy is fixed term until 31st December 2022
Interviews are scheduled to take place early February.
Normal hours will be between 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Please note that that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: plasticsandsustainability@environment-agency.gov.uk
This vacancy is fixed term until 31st December 2022
Interviews are scheduled to take place early February.
30/01/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
End date of 31/12/22
Programme and Project Management
Demonstrate, by giving examples, how your experience at programme and project management have resulted in the most amazing outcomes despite some potential challenges.
Delivers Results Through Others
Plastic in the environment is a global problem which can only be addressed by collaboration. Explain how you deliver through others to seek and gain real progress and action in something as big as this.
Builds and Sustains Relationships
We will be working with a range of people all of whom we will rely on to take steps to reduce plastic pollution. Explain how you build relationships without bias to achieve results.
Communicates Effectively
This exciting role will allow you to meet and work with a range of people from your own team to external stakeholders. Give some examples of how your excellent communication skills have been essential to delivering successful outcomes.
Driver's license
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.