Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Advisor (Programme) - 25403

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East of England
Bedford , Brampton , Chelmsford , Colchester , Ely , Ipswich , King's Lynn , Norwich
Kings Lynn Office, Bedford Depot, Ely Office, Brampton Office, Chelmsford Office, Dragonfly House, Iceni House, Rivers House Kelvedon
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Administration / Corporate Support, Governance, Programme and Project Management
£37,462
Protecting and enhancing East Anglia’s natural resources are unique and exciting challenges. We help people and wildlife adapt to climate change, work to reduce the impacts of flooding, drought, rising sea levels and coastal erosion.

We're looking for someone with a good awareness of programme management for this role in the Programme Team at the heart of Flood Risk Management in East Anglia. Working as a Programme Advisor, the role will lead on the Area's contribution to the National flood risk Capital and Resource programmes, with a target of delivering 336K properties better protected by 2027.

This post will work as part of our Integrated Delivery Team, across internal and external teams to improve programme data capture, quality assurance, review and analysis.

This role is varied and draws upon a diverse range of transferrable skills, which include (but not limited to):

• Proactive in driving projects forward to delivery, identifying & resolving risks, issues, and opportunities.

• Helping to develop integration across disciplines through developing and planning programmes of work.

• Ensuring projects report on multiple benefits including properties, efficiencies, carbon reduction programme performance and environmental enhancements.

• Responsible for providing regular, accurate and timely updates on progress. Preparing and delivering reports and presentations for internal and external customers.

• Developing and improving data quality performance across projects through current and new systems.

• Identifying and embedding new ways of working across Area teams including training.

The Environment Agency take part in incident response. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You'll be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support with incident roles.
The East Anglia Programme team is friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive with a good reputation for working across the organisation to make a positive difference to people and the environment.

The team is dispersed, with colleagues located across East Anglia and is a core part of the Area Flood and Coastal Risk Management Department who manage and deliver the National Flood and Coastal Risk Management programme.
Through experience to date, we're seeking somebody who;

•Has proven experience in programme management with good data management skills
•Can identify clear narratives from data and information.
•Thinks strategically to influence required outcomes.
•Is well organised and able to work effectively under pressure.
•Can solve problems to prioritise and manage complex programmes with competing outcomes.
•Is able to deliver results through others; especially important when working across teams and the organisation.
•Good communication skills, with the ability to present convincing verbal and written advice to key stakeholders.
•Excellent Microsoft Office skills, (especially Excel).

Please do not be put off from applying if you do not have experience in Flood & Coastal Risk Management. The key things we are looking for are transferrable skills, energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

Driving licence is not essential but you must be able to travel across East Anglia to co-locate with other teams.
In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where individuals are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where we grow and learn together.

It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

Eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role. Internal candidates ensure you check the new lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.

You'll be based at an area office however we are adopting new ways of working which allows some flexibility to work from home.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Sindall via: sarah.sindall@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 07770 263047.

30/01/2023, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Programme and Project Management
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you.

In this role you will need to balance potentially conflicting needs to find the best outcome. Please tell us how you have successfully delivered a programme of projects or activities What did you have to consider and what was the outcome?
Data and Information Management
Please give an example of when you have had to analyse and interpret data and present it in a useable format.
Delivers Results Through Others
In this role you will need to enable and facilitate project managers to work towards shared goals. Please describe a time when you have had to rely on individuals to deliver an outcome.
Influences and Persuades Others
Working with a wide range of colleagues and customers with varying levels of flood risk awareness, requires the ability to present a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over. Please describe when you have used your influencing skills to change the way somebody worked. Who was your audience? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome these?
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.