FCRM International Strategy Senior Advisor - 12044
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National
All
Staff Grade 6
Fixed Term
Other
£44,477 (pro-rata)
Are you curious about who we talk to and work with internationally to share our knowledge and learn from others about FCERM? Have you a talent for influencing the business, winning the trust and confidence of senior managers?
If so this role is a great opportunity to work in the very centre of flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) helping to ensure our nation is more resilient in the face of an increasing risk as our climate changes.
This role has 2 key components. Firstly, developing the international work plan, including exploring, discovering and setting up new relationships and partnerships. Secondly, ensuring that we maintain our well established international work programme and deliver it in a way that maximises the benefits to communities in England over the long term.
You’ll work closely with and advise Directors across FCERM on the international engagement plan and their role in delivering it. There will also be close working with the International Relations team to ensure that our programme is aligned with wider Environment Agency International Engagement.
If so this role is a great opportunity to work in the very centre of flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) helping to ensure our nation is more resilient in the face of an increasing risk as our climate changes.
This role has 2 key components. Firstly, developing the international work plan, including exploring, discovering and setting up new relationships and partnerships. Secondly, ensuring that we maintain our well established international work programme and deliver it in a way that maximises the benefits to communities in England over the long term.
You’ll work closely with and advise Directors across FCERM on the international engagement plan and their role in delivering it. There will also be close working with the International Relations team to ensure that our programme is aligned with wider Environment Agency International Engagement.
This role is part of the FCRM Stakeholder Management team. The whole team collectively support colleagues across the Directorate in their work with internal and external stakeholders, helping to develop and maintain relationships and make sure information is gathered and shared in a timely and effective way.
You will use your strong engagement and communication skills to influence and negotiate with senior leaders to ensure they engage well on the International stage. You will have a good working knowledge of the variety of International opportunities open to us and the opportunities they represent.
You will have:
• exceptional networking and relationship-building skills underpinned by a high degree of emotional intelligence,
• confident personal presence
• excellent written communication and editorial skills
• the ability to lead continuous improvement in the business
• an eye for quality, opportunities and innovation
• excellent knowledge of the breadth of the Agency’s remit and an ability to see the bigger political picture to help keep us focussed on the right areas
• knowledge of the governance mechanisms surrounding engagement and International Relations
If selected for interview please be prepared to provide alternative examples for the capabilities being assessed.
You will have:
• exceptional networking and relationship-building skills underpinned by a high degree of emotional intelligence,
• confident personal presence
• excellent written communication and editorial skills
• the ability to lead continuous improvement in the business
• an eye for quality, opportunities and innovation
• excellent knowledge of the breadth of the Agency’s remit and an ability to see the bigger political picture to help keep us focussed on the right areas
• knowledge of the governance mechanisms surrounding engagement and International Relations
If selected for interview please be prepared to provide alternative examples for the capabilities being assessed.
This post reports to the FCRM Stakeholder Manager. A variety of working patterns can be accommodated.
You must have your line manager’s permission before applying.
Location is flexible. Travel to meetings in London, Birmingham, Bristol and other locations is required. International travel is likely.
The Environment Agency is a Category 1 responder. Your role will contribute to the Environment Agency’s response to major incidents such as flooding.
Assessments will take place in London on 2 and 3 September. They will run with those for a G6 Stakeholder Engagement role. Please apply for both if interested, but you will only be assessed once.
If you would like to know more about the post you are welcome to contact Kate Banfield on 0203 0257144 or at kate.banfield@environment-agency.gov.uk
You must have your line manager’s permission before applying.
Location is flexible. Travel to meetings in London, Birmingham, Bristol and other locations is required. International travel is likely.
The Environment Agency is a Category 1 responder. Your role will contribute to the Environment Agency’s response to major incidents such as flooding.
Assessments will take place in London on 2 and 3 September. They will run with those for a G6 Stakeholder Engagement role. Please apply for both if interested, but you will only be assessed once.
If you would like to know more about the post you are welcome to contact Kate Banfield on 0203 0257144 or at kate.banfield@environment-agency.gov.uk
21/08/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
2 years
Influences and Persuades Others
This role will require you to be able to present 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.
Manages Self
This is a busy role, often involving working at pace in ambiguity, independently and remote from your customers and the team. Your awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach will help you maintain your resilience.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
For this role it is essential that you understand the needs of internal and external customers. You will need to address these needs yourself or advise others on how to do so effectively.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Show how you find and deliver optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop creative, innovative alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Delivers Results Through Others
In order to maintain a strategic overview it is essential that you can harness the experience and knowledge of others to deliver results effectively.
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.