Business Support Officer - 7643
1
South West
Exeter
Manley House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support, Analytical, Commercial
£27,138
Joining this crucial area of the business, you’ll efficiently and effectively support our National Business Team to help facilitate delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects. Day-to-day you’ll focus on monitoring, analysing and maintaining documents related to commercial and cost data of suppliers, to help ensure value for money and good service is achieved. This role ensures data on orders is accurate, processed efficiently and payments are made on time; plus information on project performance is collated and reported. Strong links with the National Commercial team is essential, to ensure that commercial information is shared and new initiatives are embedded both internally and with our partner organisations. You will be based in the Exeter office with the local project team, and will be part of a strong team of 6, split across the Exeter and Solihull offices – 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 but not exclusively in the area of flood defence; from multimillion pound programmes to ground-breaking, award winning projects. Your national team will include around 30 colleagues within a supportive environment with a clear sense of purpose. Working as a team is very important to us and we recognise the value each team member contributes.
Positive and proactive, you’re interested in project management, ideally with experience within a project management environment. Achievement of the PRINCE2 Foundation qualification is desirable or a commitment to work towards this. You’ll will have a good academic background (A levels or equivalent) plus excellent information analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to work flexibly within the team and use your own initiative. A proven ability to effectively solve problems by considering different methods within the guidance of defined procedures and frameworks is a must. As a good team player, frequent contact with people within and outside the team to provide or obtain information is required, so good written and verbal communication skills are need. As a self-starter, you will take personal responsibility for your work, providing and expecting high standards, with a commitment to deliver either individually or as part of a team.
Closing Date: 25th February 2018 at 23:55 hours
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working practices support a healthy work/life balance. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available for those wanting to progress their career further and/or broaden their personal and professional development, which we actively encourage.
This role is based at our Exeter office. Some national travel and overnight stays are required in this post.
Salary £27,138 (potentially more for exceptional candidates, based on skills and experience)
For further information contact Charlie Chandler on 07802 335133 or email charles.chandler@environment-agency.gov.uk
Please do not attach CVs.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working practices support a healthy work/life balance. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available for those wanting to progress their career further and/or broaden their personal and professional development, which we actively encourage.
This role is based at our Exeter office. Some national travel and overnight stays are required in this post.
Salary £27,138 (potentially more for exceptional candidates, based on skills and experience)
For further information contact Charlie Chandler on 07802 335133 or email charles.chandler@environment-agency.gov.uk
Please do not attach CVs.
25/02/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
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
Diversity
Give an example of how you embrace and make the most of diversity.
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.