Lead Local Flood Authority Advisor - 19401

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East Midlands, West Midlands
Nottingham , Fradley
Trentside Offices, Sentinel House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Governance, Policy, Project Delivery
£36,389
We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the Trent Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) Team as a Lead Local Flood Authority Advisor.

In this role you will:

• Work closely with our partner organisations to deliver schemes that help to reduce flood risk and enhance the environment across the Trent Catchment.
• Gather and interpret data from a range of sources to review / report on project performance.
• Input to Regional Flood and Coastal Committee / Finance Sub Committee Meetings as required.
• Support Risk Management Authorities in the writing and approval of business cases.
• Assist Risk Management Authorities in building a robust pipeline of future projects.
• Find opportunities for joint working / collaboration.
• Identify training needs, build knowledge and share information.
• Guide Risk Management Authorities through Environment Agency process requirements and streamline them where possible.
The Trent RFCC Local Levy team is funded by the Committee to support Lead Local Flood Authorities, Internal Drainage Boards, Highways Authorities and Water Companies with the delivery of the government’s FCRM 6-year capital programme. Working flexibly, the team provide a variety of services depending on the specific needs of each LLFA ensuring that the levy raised is invested wisely and achieves the maximum outcomes possible.
We are seeking a specialist with the following skills / attributes:

• A background in flood risk management and an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the RFCC.
• Previous involvement in project / programme management.
• Experience of writing project proposals and business cases.
• Knowledge of the DEFRA Partnership Funding principles and processes.
• An ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Excellent communication skills and an outstanding level of customer service.
• Agile and innovative – embraces change to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
The post will be based in Lichfield or Nottingham. Regular travel across the whole of the Trent catchment may be necessary when COVID restrictions allow.

For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please contact John Dingley, Trent RFCC Local Levy Team Leader on 07825995121 or by email at john.dingley@environment-agency.gov.uk

01/10/2021, 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.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.