Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive - 8662
1
London
London
Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time
Business Management & Improvement, Communications / Marketing, Planning, Strategy
£43,777
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. Acting to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife.
This is an exciting role, helping to shape our work and messages for key partners, customers and stakeholders. You’ll help plan engagement events and activities for our Chief Executive, identifying and researching opportunities, and liaising with our teams across the country to make these happen. You’ll make sure we’re talking to the right people, and saying the right thing.
The postholder will also be expected to undertake an incident role, and to play a part in supporting our incident management team in central London in the event of flooding or other environmental incidents, so some out of hours work will be required.
This is an exciting role, helping to shape our work and messages for key partners, customers and stakeholders. You’ll help plan engagement events and activities for our Chief Executive, identifying and researching opportunities, and liaising with our teams across the country to make these happen. You’ll make sure we’re talking to the right people, and saying the right thing.
The postholder will also be expected to undertake an incident role, and to play a part in supporting our incident management team in central London in the event of flooding or other environmental incidents, so some out of hours work will be required.
You’ll lead the Chief Executive and Chief of Staff's teams, based in central London, so people skills are key. We operate in a fast-paced environment, often reacting quickly to changes or new information. We provide advice and support for our senior team, including the Chief Executive and Chair, so you’ll need to be comfortable working with senior people.
Some national travel is expected, as the role supports the Chief Executive on visits and at meetings.
Some national travel is expected, as the role supports the Chief Executive on visits and at meetings.
You will have first-class communications skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders. You’ll have experience of organising events, visits and engagement activities with internal and external partners. You’ll be organised with a great eye for detail, and able to spot and exploit opportunities. You’ll have experience of leading and motivating a high-performing team, and of working with others to deliver a great programme of events and activities. Good political awareness would be a distinct advantage in this role.
Don’t be put off applying if you don’t have a degree – more important is:
• Experience of delivering great engagement events and activities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
• Great writing skills, and a talent for communicating ideas
• A passion for leading and motivating teams
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and react to a fast-changing environment
Don’t be put off applying if you don’t have a degree – more important is:
• Experience of delivering great engagement events and activities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
• Great writing skills, and a talent for communicating ideas
• A passion for leading and motivating teams
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and react to a fast-changing environment
Closing Date: 19th August 2018 at 23:55 hours
Vanessa Winters
vanessa.winters@environment-agency.gov.uk
07747 756204
Vanessa Winters
vanessa.winters@environment-agency.gov.uk
07747 756204
19/08/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Delivers Results Through Others
Achieves tangible results by delegating suitable responsibilities and by encouraging the team to take personal responsibility for their actions
Achieves Results
Maximises work output by setting goals and priorities tracking and measuring outcomes and taking swift remedial action when necessary.
Influences and Persuades Others
Plans and prepares influencing strategies for key players and opinion leaders.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Uses previous experience and careful analysis to identify potential problems, effective solutions and arrive at sound decisions.
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.