Evidence Advisor - 24906
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National
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Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Science
£37,462 pro rata
We are looking for an Evidence Advisor to join the Integrated Assessment and Evaluation (IAE) team in the Chief Scientist’s Group. The team provides evidence to support decision-making across the Environment Agency. We synthesize multiple sources of information and develop influential narratives for the business.
You will be joining the Regulated Business team in IAE. A large part of the team’s work is to deliver the annual Regulating for people, the environment and growth report (www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulating-for-people-the-environment-and-growth). We are also working on building natural capital and evaluation into regulated industry work.
The team uses a wide range of skills including data analysis and presentation, synthesis and consensus building, writing for gov.uk and visualisation techniques. You will need to enjoy working as part of a team to deliver important projects, reports and material intended for external publication, and to support or lead the development of new work or projects.
You will be joining the Regulated Business team in IAE. A large part of the team’s work is to deliver the annual Regulating for people, the environment and growth report (www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulating-for-people-the-environment-and-growth). We are also working on building natural capital and evaluation into regulated industry work.
The team uses a wide range of skills including data analysis and presentation, synthesis and consensus building, writing for gov.uk and visualisation techniques. You will need to enjoy working as part of a team to deliver important projects, reports and material intended for external publication, and to support or lead the development of new work or projects.
You will be joining a dispersed team that has significant experience developing evidence to support decision making. The team works collaboratively with colleagues in the wider Chief Scientist’s Group and across the business.
Our team promotes an inclusive culture and we hope to receive applications from diverse backgrounds including disabled, LGBTQ+, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic, and neuro-diverse colleagues.
Our team promotes an inclusive culture and we hope to receive applications from diverse backgrounds including disabled, LGBTQ+, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic, and neuro-diverse colleagues.
We’re looking for:
• a creative thinker with strong data analysis skills who can innovatively and accurately analyse data and information to generate compelling evidence
• excellent communication skills with the ability to draw out key messages and provide innovative ways to interpret and present information
• understanding of how evidence underpins sound decision making and is used to take effective action on the ground
• someone who can build and maintain a network of contacts to help source the most relevant information, combined with an ability to collaborate and deliver with others
• some experience of leading small projects and delivering high profile work.
Knowledge covering regulated industry with some understanding of evaluation techniques and natural capital would be ideal. But some technical support and steer will be available from other teams.
• a creative thinker with strong data analysis skills who can innovatively and accurately analyse data and information to generate compelling evidence
• excellent communication skills with the ability to draw out key messages and provide innovative ways to interpret and present information
• understanding of how evidence underpins sound decision making and is used to take effective action on the ground
• someone who can build and maintain a network of contacts to help source the most relevant information, combined with an ability to collaborate and deliver with others
• some experience of leading small projects and delivering high profile work.
Knowledge covering regulated industry with some understanding of evaluation techniques and natural capital would be ideal. But some technical support and steer will be available from other teams.
If you want to find out more about the role then please get in touch with Anna Cowlard (anna.cowlard@environment-agency.gov.uk) 07824 408341.
CVs/documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Interviews will be held remotely by MS teams.
Please note we run a capability-based recruitment process. Your answers to the capabilities/questions will be used for interview selection. Please draw out your skills and experience in your answers, including both what you have done, and how you have gone about it.
You can find the EA’s Capability Dictionary at https://tinyurl.com/4mfc8xuj or by searching on google.
CVs/documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Interviews will be held remotely by MS teams.
Please note we run a capability-based recruitment process. Your answers to the capabilities/questions will be used for interview selection. Please draw out your skills and experience in your answers, including both what you have done, and how you have gone about it.
You can find the EA’s Capability Dictionary at https://tinyurl.com/4mfc8xuj or by searching on google.
04/12/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
10 months
Scientific Knowledge
Applies scientific knowledge (various disciplines, depending on team role) to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
Please describe the knowledge, skills and experience you have that are relevant to this role.
Please describe the knowledge, skills and experience you have that are relevant to this role.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
What data assessment tools and applications are you competent in or familiar with? Please give an example of how you have used your skills in this area to achieve an outcome.
What data assessment tools and applications are you competent in or familiar with? Please give an example of how you have used your skills in this area to achieve an outcome.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Using an example of a piece of work you’ve been involved in, can you describe how you ensured that the outcomes were achieved?
Using an example of a piece of work you’ve been involved in, can you describe how you ensured that the outcomes were achieved?
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Please give some examples of how you have crafted products to be relevant for different audiences, for example, reports, visualisations etc.
Please give some examples of how you have crafted products to be relevant for different audiences, for example, reports, visualisations etc.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods or processes, and without compromising quality or accuracy.
Can you describe a time when you developed something new or different – a product or process? How did you go about ensuring accuracy and efficiency?
Can you describe a time when you developed something new or different – a product or process? How did you go about ensuring accuracy and efficiency?
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.