Resource Planning & Assurance Manager - 28815
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Compressed Hours
Programme and Project Management
£50,409
We are looking for a strong leader to join the Resource Planning and Assurance team. You will use your considerable talents to lead a high performing team of technical information experts as they support and assure our local delivery teams.
Our main focus is to enable and assure workforce and resource planning across our Operations teams. You will also, through those subject areas, work with the business and wider Portfolio Delivery Office team to improve our Asset Management and Project, Programme and Portfolio effectiveness and maturity.
Ultimately, you’ll make sure, through our work, that our team enables the Integrated Delivery Teams and the wider business to deliver agreed business outcomes.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will 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 you with your incident role.
Our main focus is to enable and assure workforce and resource planning across our Operations teams. You will also, through those subject areas, work with the business and wider Portfolio Delivery Office team to improve our Asset Management and Project, Programme and Portfolio effectiveness and maturity.
Ultimately, you’ll make sure, through our work, that our team enables the Integrated Delivery Teams and the wider business to deliver agreed business outcomes.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will 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 you with your incident role.
As Part of the Portfolio Delivery Office, our Resource Planning, Assurance & Skills team works with other teams across the Major Projects and Programme Delivery Directorate and the Integrated Delivery Hubs, helping to create a better place through our work in Portfolio, Programme and Project Management.
We support both strategic and tactical workforce planning with particular emphasis on developing the skills and capabilities of our workforce to better enable the delivery of the Portfolio.
We support both strategic and tactical workforce planning with particular emphasis on developing the skills and capabilities of our workforce to better enable the delivery of the Portfolio.
We are looking for someone who can lead and build a team, networks, and communities of practice. An experienced influencer and a great communicator you’ll be happy working collaboratively, able to challenge constructively and comfortable working in an environment of change as we continue to evolve as a team.
Experience in a relevant role or field is essential and professional membership in a relevant field is desirable. An understanding of P3O (Project, Programme and Portfolio Offices) and/or contract administration would also be an advantage.
As the line manager of a team managing a lot of detailed information, you’ll be comfortable delivering through others but have an eye for detail when something isn’t quite right and be able to work with technical processes and people to find a solution that works for all.
Experience in a relevant role or field is essential and professional membership in a relevant field is desirable. An understanding of P3O (Project, Programme and Portfolio Offices) and/or contract administration would also be an advantage.
As the line manager of a team managing a lot of detailed information, you’ll be comfortable delivering through others but have an eye for detail when something isn’t quite right and be able to work with technical processes and people to find a solution that works for all.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
Base location is flexible but with the possibility of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally and as it is a National role there will be the requirement for occasional travel.
For further information please contact: Aimee Short; Aimee.Short@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c: 15 April 2024
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
Base location is flexible but with the possibility of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally and as it is a National role there will be the requirement for occasional travel.
For further information please contact: Aimee Short; Aimee.Short@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c: 15 April 2024
03/04/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Delivers Results Through Others
Description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Influences and Persuades Others
Description: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Leads People
Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Description: Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
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.