Natural Course Project Manager
1
North West
Warrington
Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Programme and Project Management
£33,990.00
The Environment Agency together with United Utilities, Rivers Trust, Association of Greater Manchester Authorities and Natural England are delivering Natural Course, an EU funded Life Integrated Project within the NW River Basin District. This innovative 10 year programme seeks to overcome barriers to strategic delivery of the Water Framework Directive and identify efficiencies for multi partner delivery.
This programme will build capacity across and beyond the partner organisations to achieve more for the environment than each can deliver independently. By working together and differently we will create real cultural, social, economic and environmental benefits for the Water Framework Directive.
This programme will build capacity across and beyond the partner organisations to achieve more for the environment than each can deliver independently. By working together and differently we will create real cultural, social, economic and environmental benefits for the Water Framework Directive.
You will be part of a multi organisational team who will be co-located, bringing together different cultures and creating innovative new ways of working. You'll need to develop strong relationships, providing support at all levels to develop and support the delivery of an integrated programme.
Design and implement appropriate monitoring, risk management and programme controls.
Monitor progress of work, identify gaps in the delivery of priorities and take remedial action to enhance delivery of the programme and recommend appropriate reallocation of time and effort.
Support delivery of identified projects and working groups to achieve well planned and managed integrated solutions that deliver the programme outcomes.
Guide, advise and support team members, ensuring that decisions are made on sound technical grounds and in line with best practice and timeframes.
Link with partners within the project to share best practice and evidence.
Monitor progress of work, identify gaps in the delivery of priorities and take remedial action to enhance delivery of the programme and recommend appropriate reallocation of time and effort.
Support delivery of identified projects and working groups to achieve well planned and managed integrated solutions that deliver the programme outcomes.
Guide, advise and support team members, ensuring that decisions are made on sound technical grounds and in line with best practice and timeframes.
Link with partners within the project to share best practice and evidence.
The post will be based at Richard Fairclough House or Lutra and will require a commitment to work from the Natural Course co-location offices in central Manchester approx 2 days a week.
We are fully committed to having an 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.
Diversity: it’s in our nature.
Please contact Nick Hopwood on 07733 301107 or by email nick.hopwood@environment-agency.gov.uk for further information.
Please download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications: 20/01/2017
We are fully committed to having an 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.
Diversity: it’s in our nature.
Please contact Nick Hopwood on 07733 301107 or by email nick.hopwood@environment-agency.gov.uk for further information.
Please download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications: 20/01/2017
20/01/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
March 2018
Delivers Results Through Others
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Please provide an example of a time that you have demonstrated the following competency.
Please provide an example of a time that you have demonstrated the following competency.
Manages the Business
Understands the organisation’s business processes and how to maximise the use of resources in an efficient and effective way.
Please provide an example of a time that you have demonstrated the following competency.
Please provide an example of a time that you have demonstrated the following competency.
Programme and Project Management
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
Please provide an example of a time that you have demonstrated the following competency.
Please provide an example of a time that you have demonstrated the following competency.
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.