Urban Pioneer Project Officer - 7224
1
North West
Warrington
Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Programme and Project Management
£27,138 pro-rata
Set within the Greater Manchester City Region, the economic powerhouse of the North, the Urban Pioneer seeks to create real cultural, social, economic and environmental benefit for the natural environment and the 2.7 million residents that call Greater Manchester home. Through a truly collaborative, interdisciplinary approach working with the 30+ partners you will support the delivery of the Pioneer as it supports the development of and tests ways of working towards the Governments 25 Year Environment Plan.
This exciting and significantly important role will see you ensuring we have rigorous but agile controls in place to ensure the successful delivery of the project. Learning from and developing best practice and efficient ways of working to improve environmental delivery and protection.
You will be lead on the following:
• Capturing the work of partners as they support the Urban Pioneer’s objectives;
• Developing and deploying project management administrative functions;
• Engaging internally and externally with sectors, organisations, businesses and others, championing the work of the Urban Pioneer and sharing lessons learnt.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of work, communicating efficiently issues and opportunities for improved project performance to enhance delivery.
• Design and implement appropriate monitoring, risk management and programme controls.
This exciting and significantly important role will see you ensuring we have rigorous but agile controls in place to ensure the successful delivery of the project. Learning from and developing best practice and efficient ways of working to improve environmental delivery and protection.
You will be lead on the following:
• Capturing the work of partners as they support the Urban Pioneer’s objectives;
• Developing and deploying project management administrative functions;
• Engaging internally and externally with sectors, organisations, businesses and others, championing the work of the Urban Pioneer and sharing lessons learnt.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of work, communicating efficiently issues and opportunities for improved project performance to enhance delivery.
• Design and implement appropriate monitoring, risk management and programme controls.
We're looking for an exceptional individual who is a great team player to join our team, which strives for excellence and constantly innovates. With experience of project management and working with others, you will facilitate delivery against the pioneer’s objectives.
You will be part of a multi-organisational team working closely with the Project Manager, bringing together different cultures and creating innovative ways of working, supporting them to deliver this ambitious project.
You will be part of a multi-organisational team working closely with the Project Manager, bringing together different cultures and creating innovative ways of working, supporting them to deliver this ambitious project.
Proven attention to detail and ability to effect change with a clear record of delivery.
You need to be flexible, innovative and forward thinking. Someone who can demonstrate that their actions have delivered to help us improve the environment. You will be someone who is a confident and competent communicator, able to speak and engage at a variety of technical and leadership levels. You need to be a strong team player and able to work with autonomy.
You will have a proven record of guiding, advising and supporting others, ensuring that decisions are made on sound technical grounds and in line with best practice and timeframes. Your work will be essential in building the evidence required to create organisational change to improve the lives and livelihoods of those who live and work in urban areas.
You need to be flexible, innovative and forward thinking. Someone who can demonstrate that their actions have delivered to help us improve the environment. You will be someone who is a confident and competent communicator, able to speak and engage at a variety of technical and leadership levels. You need to be a strong team player and able to work with autonomy.
You will have a proven record of guiding, advising and supporting others, ensuring that decisions are made on sound technical grounds and in line with best practice and timeframes. Your work will be essential in building the evidence required to create organisational change to improve the lives and livelihoods of those who live and work in urban areas.
Closing Date: 22nd December 2017 at 23:55 hours
*** Internal applicants MUST have line manager approval to both apply for this role and to be released from your substantive role, please do not apply unless you have this permission in writing***
The post will be based at Richard Fairclough House, Knutsford Rd, Warrington WA4 1HT and will require a commitment to travel to other locations including London for meetings and to work. We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. Diversity: it’s in our nature.
Please contact Sarah Davies on 0208 4749504 or by email Sarah.Davies@environment-agency.gov.uk or;
Adam Booth on 07876392426 or by email Adam.booth@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are expected to take place on 19th January 2018.
*** Internal applicants MUST have line manager approval to both apply for this role and to be released from your substantive role, please do not apply unless you have this permission in writing***
The post will be based at Richard Fairclough House, Knutsford Rd, Warrington WA4 1HT and will require a commitment to travel to other locations including London for meetings and to work. We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. Diversity: it’s in our nature.
Please contact Sarah Davies on 0208 4749504 or by email Sarah.Davies@environment-agency.gov.uk or;
Adam Booth on 07876392426 or by email Adam.booth@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are expected to take place on 19th January 2018.
22/12/2017, 23:55 hours
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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.
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.