Senior Strategic Flood Risk Advisor - 20300
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East of England
Chelmsford , Colchester , Ipswich , Norwich
Chelmsford Office, Dragonfly House, Iceni House, Rivers House Kelvedon
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Planning, Risk Management, Strategy
£46,374
As a nation we need to improve the way we integrate adaptation to flooding and coastal change into daily activities and projects, as well as long-term place based strategic investment plans and strategies.
We are looking for someone who can translate our National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy and DEFRA 25 year plan into actions that enable us to adapt to a changing climate and improve communities’ resilience.
As a Senior Advisor you will be part of a team that provides the strategic direction and delivery for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management. You will play a key role by working with our National team to implement our strategy at the local level.
You will help develop a shared vision for a place or catchment, helping to build our skills and relationships with Risk Management Authority (RMA) partners. To deliver a collaborative vision using a variety of approaches including strategic flood and coastal planning and climate adaptation.
You will help identify cross cutting issues and opportunities to deliver flood and coastal erosion risk management improvements as well as supporting growth and infrastructure development. Working with other RMAs and infrastructure providers, you will build and maintain strong working relationships.
We are looking for someone who can translate our National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy and DEFRA 25 year plan into actions that enable us to adapt to a changing climate and improve communities’ resilience.
As a Senior Advisor you will be part of a team that provides the strategic direction and delivery for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management. You will play a key role by working with our National team to implement our strategy at the local level.
You will help develop a shared vision for a place or catchment, helping to build our skills and relationships with Risk Management Authority (RMA) partners. To deliver a collaborative vision using a variety of approaches including strategic flood and coastal planning and climate adaptation.
You will help identify cross cutting issues and opportunities to deliver flood and coastal erosion risk management improvements as well as supporting growth and infrastructure development. Working with other RMAs and infrastructure providers, you will build and maintain strong working relationships.
Partnerships & Strategic Overview support the whole lifecycle of our flood and coastal risk management assets. We use a wide range of skills to help us plan for the future. They include the analysis of data to inform future investment plans, engagement with communities and professional partners and developing strategic approaches to future flood risk management. We work in partnership with communities and other organisations to protect people and property from future flood risk.
We are looking for individuals with a strong track record and proven experience of working with and building effective working relationships with others.
Good negotiation and persuasion skills and the ability to achieve successful outcomes with those with differing viewpoints is essential for this role.
Experience of helping to develop a strategic approach to delivering outcomes and proven leadership skills are also required.
You will need to demonstrate your experience of partnership working, stakeholder engagement, influencing and persuasion skills to be successful in this role. The post holder will ideally have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and be working towards being incorporated with a professional body i.e CIWEM.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
You will be willing to undertake specialist/or further training when necessary.
The candidate pack and role profile should be read along with the advert in order to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.
Good negotiation and persuasion skills and the ability to achieve successful outcomes with those with differing viewpoints is essential for this role.
Experience of helping to develop a strategic approach to delivering outcomes and proven leadership skills are also required.
You will need to demonstrate your experience of partnership working, stakeholder engagement, influencing and persuasion skills to be successful in this role. The post holder will ideally have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and be working towards being incorporated with a professional body i.e CIWEM.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
You will be willing to undertake specialist/or further training when necessary.
The candidate pack and role profile should be read along with the advert in order to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community who wish to join an organisation which values everyone.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be given all of the training and support needed.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and there are fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
The posts are full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
The Environment Agency take part in incident response. There are opportunities to get involved and support depending on your role and circumstances.
If you have any questions please contact the hiring managers: Kate Lindsay – kate.lindsay@environment-agency.gov.uk or Graham Brown graham.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk
Please note interviews will be held remotely by video conference/telephone.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be given all of the training and support needed.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and there are fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
The posts are full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
The Environment Agency take part in incident response. There are opportunities to get involved and support depending on your role and circumstances.
If you have any questions please contact the hiring managers: Kate Lindsay – kate.lindsay@environment-agency.gov.uk or Graham Brown graham.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk
Please note interviews will be held remotely by video conference/telephone.
06/12/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Our stakeholder liaison is an important element in delivering effective project outcomes. When have you identified your stakeholders and how did you do this?
Our stakeholder liaison is an important element in delivering effective project outcomes. When have you identified your stakeholders and how did you do this?
Influences and Persuades Others
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example(s) of how you have been able to influence and persuade others and the skills and experience you have that allowed you to meet a successful outcome.
Please provide an example(s) of how you have been able to influence and persuade others and the skills and experience you have that allowed you to meet a successful outcome.
Communicates Effectively
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Being able to clearly and concisely articulate flood risk messages to a number of audiences is essential. Provide an example of when you have planned and delivered a compelling argument to your audience.
Being able to clearly and concisely articulate flood risk messages to a number of audiences is essential. Provide an example of when you have planned and delivered a compelling argument to your audience.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Supporting a fast paced team whose immediate priorities respond to a variety of time limits requires decisions to be based on evidence and sound judgement.
Please can you take us through an example where, in light of a differing demand, you were able to evaluate the options to make a well-reasoned and justifiable decision setting out how you maximised the results while minimising the risk.
Supporting a fast paced team whose immediate priorities respond to a variety of time limits requires decisions to be based on evidence and sound judgement.
Please can you take us through an example where, in light of a differing demand, you were able to evaluate the options to make a well-reasoned and justifiable decision setting out how you maximised the results while minimising the risk.
Driving Licence
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.