Technical Support Officer, Nuclear New Build - 25386

1
East of England
Ipswich
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share
Administration / Corporate Support, Programme and Project Management
£25,042
Sizewell C has just been given government backing and will be the next most significant piece of energy infrastructure to be built in this country.

We need an enthusiastic and organised person, or people, to provide support and administration for us as we regulate what will become the biggest construction project in East Anglia, for a lifetime.

Working with the project manager and colleagues, you will be the administrative hub of our response to this new energy infrastructure and a lynch pin for all programme support.

Duties will include:

• Acting as day-to-day single point of contact for the team
• Liaising and communicating with the national EA NNB Programme Office
• Providing secretariat services, including Organising and arranging meetings, producing action and meeting notes
• Day to day management of the project filing systems and shared drives, and active physical and electronic records management.
• Logistical support, arranging travel, transport and accommodation
• Assisting the team leader track Health, Safety & Wellbeing commitments
• Tracking and reporting on carbon reduction commitments.

The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered. A job-share is an option, where this arrangement would bring the right skills and experience.

You'll be based at an EA office which will be agreed with the successful candidate(s). However we are adopting new ways of working which allows some flexibility to work from home.

The Environment Agency take part in incident response. Our new Inclusive Incident Management Policy has been developed to support all new starters to find an incident role to suit their individual needs and circumstances. Full training will be provided.

For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
We are a team of specialists focused on gaining the best outcome for the Suffolk environment during the construction phase of a proposed new Nuclear Power Station at Sizewell.

Working together with other colleagues we offer advice and monitor compliance with ecological mitigation requirements for the construction and operation of the proposed power station.

This includes consultation, advice and ongoing dialogue with the developer, other regulators, members of the public, and local stakeholder groups.
It is essential that you will:

- be familiar with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint Online and OneNote.

- have well developed verbal and written communication skills and enjoy working with a wide variety of people.

- be resilient and persuasive, with the ability to deal with challenges and questions confidently.

- be communicative, approachable, resourceful and able to prioritise competing demands.

It will be helpful, but not essential, if you have some knowledge of the EA’s regulatory and advisory role, and the legal framework in which it works.

The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.

We can support you to develop knowledge in any areas with which you’re less familiar.

There are fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
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.

We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.

If you’re interested, but would like to find out more, or you have questions, please contact Stephen Taylor on 07443 449383 for an informal discussion.

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30/01/2023, 23:55 hours

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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.

Please describe how you have built an d sustained effective working relationships with colleagues and people outside your immediate team.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
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Data and Information Management
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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.