Ock NFM Project manager - 9952
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South East
Wallingford
Red Kite House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£34,879 pro-rata
The Ock NFM Project Manager role is being extended for an additional year. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large scale Natural Flood Management (NFM) project. The role will continue to identify and secure NFM opportunities in Ock catchment. You will work with internal teams, partners, consultants and landowners to create a catchment scale viable NFM plan. You will need knowledge of land management practices, flood risk, Water Framework Directive (WFD), biodiversity and water quality drivers to maximise the multiple benefits. The role will require strong influencing, communication and leadership skills. An understanding of design and commercial process’ is desirable, as the post will work closely with National Capital Programme Management Service (ncpms), consultants and contractors.
You will report to the Environment Programme Team Leader. You will work closely with the Ock Catchment Coordinator, many internal teams and external organisations via the Ock Catchment Partnership Host, to identify and develop feasibility of NFM interventions. This role also requires close liaison with the Abingdon FAS project, being delivered by ncpms.
With the drive and determination to see difficult challenges through, the successful candidate will be a role model for project management in the Area and will demonstrate the following experience and skills:
• Ideally an accomplished Project Manager with a strong track record of delivery (or of delivering good outcomes through other routes).
• Ability to manage and prioritise diverse workload, often to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well with many teams and external partners.
• Understanding of our corporate priorities for Environment & Business and FCRM
• Good communication and influencing skills, ideally with coaching experience.
• Ideally an accomplished Project Manager with a strong track record of delivery (or of delivering good outcomes through other routes).
• Ability to manage and prioritise diverse workload, often to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well with many teams and external partners.
• Understanding of our corporate priorities for Environment & Business and FCRM
• Good communication and influencing skills, ideally with coaching experience.
Closing Date: 25th February 2019 at 23:55 hours
Full Time / flexible working will be considered
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact David McKnight on 07900136179
Full Time / flexible working will be considered
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact David McKnight on 07900136179
25/02/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
12 months (this role might be extended)
Delivers Results Through Others
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Influences and Persuades Others
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.
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.