Programme Executive - Flood Forecast Model Improvement Programme - 22392
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National
All
Various
Staff Grade 7
Permanent
Full Time
Programme and Project Management
£58,174
As Programme Executive, you will lead the delivery of our Flood Forecast Model Improvements Programme, a 5 year £40m programme delivering strategic improvements to the quality of EA’s flood forecasting models. This includes the development of innovative new approaches e.g. uncertainty strategies and use of Artificial Intelligence as well as delivering improvements with today’s approaches and technology. Our forecasting models underpin the forecast led Flood Incident Management Service for EA and our incident response partners.
The role sits within Evidence and Risk: EA’s lead experts in modelling, forecasting, mapping and analytics, providing a range of services to support the understanding and reduction of flood risk.
In this role you will:
•Act as programme executive, fulfilling the full range of responsibilities outlined in the corporate guidance: LIT 13478 - Project roles, responsibility and governance.docx (sharepoint.com)
•Lead the development of the Full Business Case
•Develop a high performing delivery team
•Champion the programme across the business, and lead on embedding change
•Contribute to the Management Team for the wider Evidence and Risk business unit, ensuring we have an environment in which technical teams can flourish.
•Have opportunity to support broader corporate priorities including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability and Incident Management.
The role sits within Evidence and Risk: EA’s lead experts in modelling, forecasting, mapping and analytics, providing a range of services to support the understanding and reduction of flood risk.
In this role you will:
•Act as programme executive, fulfilling the full range of responsibilities outlined in the corporate guidance: LIT 13478 - Project roles, responsibility and governance.docx (sharepoint.com)
•Lead the development of the Full Business Case
•Develop a high performing delivery team
•Champion the programme across the business, and lead on embedding change
•Contribute to the Management Team for the wider Evidence and Risk business unit, ensuring we have an environment in which technical teams can flourish.
•Have opportunity to support broader corporate priorities including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability and Incident Management.
You will be part of a new exciting and dynamic programme team, focussed on innovation and improvements to the flood forecast provision for the EA’s Flood Incident Management Service. Supporting the provision of evidence to support a nation resilient to climate change, Evidence and Risk are the lead experts in flood hydrology, modelling, forecasting, mapping and analytics, at the forefront of the application of science to increase resilience to flooding, coastal change and environmental hazards.
Essential
Experience of leading Project/Programme delivery within EA, including projects with complex and competing priorities.
An established track record of working on improvements projects to deliver operational benefit, ideally bringing in new technical / scientific methods and approaches.
Identified and assessed delivery risks and managed/supported project governance groups.
Adept at building and maintaining relationships, communicating and influencing, working collaboratively with others and learning from others.
Experience of actively managing a wide range of stakeholder relationships and tailoring your approach.
Good knowledge of EA’s commercial / contractual arrangements.
Desirable
•Experience as a Project/Programme Executive within EA, as detailed in LIT 13478 - Project roles, responsibility and governance.docx (sharepoint.com))
•Professional qualifications in project/programme management.
•Experience of delivering ambitious projects and operational change initiatives on a national scale, and/or projects involving an IT element within Defra Group.
•Working knowledge of the Flood Incident Management Service and the Service Management approach to its delivery
Experience of leading Project/Programme delivery within EA, including projects with complex and competing priorities.
An established track record of working on improvements projects to deliver operational benefit, ideally bringing in new technical / scientific methods and approaches.
Identified and assessed delivery risks and managed/supported project governance groups.
Adept at building and maintaining relationships, communicating and influencing, working collaboratively with others and learning from others.
Experience of actively managing a wide range of stakeholder relationships and tailoring your approach.
Good knowledge of EA’s commercial / contractual arrangements.
Desirable
•Experience as a Project/Programme Executive within EA, as detailed in LIT 13478 - Project roles, responsibility and governance.docx (sharepoint.com))
•Professional qualifications in project/programme management.
•Experience of delivering ambitious projects and operational change initiatives on a national scale, and/or projects involving an IT element within Defra Group.
•Working knowledge of the Flood Incident Management Service and the Service Management approach to its delivery
Please contact Craig Jones Evidence and Risk Strategic Delivery Manager for an informal chat about this opportunity
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 06 June 2022
The team will be a remote team operating from around the country. You can choose your base location from most offices (subject to facilities approval).
Some national travel is likely to be required in future for occasional meetings.
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 06 June 2022
The team will be a remote team operating from around the country. You can choose your base location from most offices (subject to facilities approval).
Some national travel is likely to be required in future for occasional meetings.
22/05/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Programme and Project Management
What is the most challenging project you have led and how did you enable successful delivery?
Manages Change
Describe how you have ensured change is implemented when delivering an improvement or a new way of working across a number of teams?
Achieving effective results
Tell us about how you have achieved the successful delivery of detailed and technical work, to high standards and meeting agreed targets.
Influences and Persuades Others
Tell us about a time that you successfully influenced stakeholders to change their approach or opinion about a proposal?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Give an example of when you have put in place a strategic approach to address the needs of internal customers and provided effective communication and consultation?
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.