Humber Programme Support Officer - 17731
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East Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
Beverley , Leeds , Lincoln , York
Crosskill House, Lateral, Ceres House, 2 Searby Rd, LN2 4DT, Foss House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Administration / Corporate Support, Operational Delivery
£23,963 pro-rata
We are looking for an organised, motivated team player to join the Humber Strategy Team as we develop the approach to managing the impact of the rising tides around the Humber for generations to come.
This work is exciting and wide ranging. You will work as a key member of our team. There will be opportunity to learn from other members of the team who have a wider range of disciplines. In this often fast-paced environment, it’s important you can approach challenges positively and spot opportunities to improve how things are delivered.
The day to day work will be varied, though there will be a focus on administrative duties that enable the team to work effectively and efficiently. This will include organising, supporting and sometimes attending events and meetings and managing enquiries, as well as communicating with a range of colleagues, local authority partners and stakeholders. The ability to build and maintain a working network of contacts is essential and requires excellent communication skills.
This work is exciting and wide ranging. You will work as a key member of our team. There will be opportunity to learn from other members of the team who have a wider range of disciplines. In this often fast-paced environment, it’s important you can approach challenges positively and spot opportunities to improve how things are delivered.
The day to day work will be varied, though there will be a focus on administrative duties that enable the team to work effectively and efficiently. This will include organising, supporting and sometimes attending events and meetings and managing enquiries, as well as communicating with a range of colleagues, local authority partners and stakeholders. The ability to build and maintain a working network of contacts is essential and requires excellent communication skills.
The Humber Strategy team is focused on the long term management of tidal flood risk around the Humber and tidal rivers and includes specialists in flood risk, the environment and coastal habitats, engagement, strategic planning and funding. We’re involved in a number of exciting Humber wide projects, including Humber2100+. We work closely with colleagues across the Environment Agency locally and nationally and with many partners and stakeholders.
Essential skills/experience:
• a team player
• be self-motivated
• have the ability to work with others towards a common goal
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to tight timescales
• have excellent IT and communication skills (including running Microsoft teams).
Desirable skills/experience:
• good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills;
• an understanding of flood risk management
• an appreciation of the value of strategic planning
• a team player
• be self-motivated
• have the ability to work with others towards a common goal
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to tight timescales
• have excellent IT and communication skills (including running Microsoft teams).
Desirable skills/experience:
• good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills;
• an understanding of flood risk management
• an appreciation of the value of strategic planning
If you have any questions about the role please contact - Claire Brown Humber Strategy Team Leader on 07795 126314 or by email at: clairel.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk or Lucy Marshall, Humber Strategic Partnership, Planning and Funding Manager by email on lucy.marshall@environment-agency.gov.uk
23/06/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
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Please give examples of a time when you prioritised and organised tasks to ensure timely achievement of results
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Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
- Identifies opportunities to improve methods and processes within your own and your peers workstreams.
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Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
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Please give examples of where you have communicated clearly, accurately and persuasively in order to deliver your work
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Works in Teams
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
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Please give an example of where you have worked as part of a team and how this contributed positively to deliver a piece of work
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Please give an example of where you have worked as part of a team and how this contributed positively to deliver a piece of work
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.