Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme Senior Advisor - East Anglia - 28804
1
East of England
Ipswich , Norwich
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Risk Management
£50,409
Do you want to be part of the team that shapes the Environment Agency's work on the Norfolk coast? We need an experienced, confident, and skilled senior adviser to help deliver the Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme, working in partnership across the Environment Agency, North Norfolk District Council, Defra and others on our approach to coastal transition.
In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together. It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
You will play a key role in exploring, shaping and implementing coastal transition activities in North Norfolk, preparing government, communities, businesses, and infrastructure for coastal risk.
You will be part of a collaborative District Council and Environment Agency team who will make a practical difference and evidence learning to inform future coastal risk management and prepare for climate challenges ahead.
The focus of your role will be to support continued effective delivery of the existing programme, working closely with North Norfolk District Council and Environment Agency Programme Team colleagues.
For more information on the Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme, please visit https://engageenvironmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/ctap
Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed.
Your ongoing personal development is important. You will have the opportunity to gain further skills and knowledge to compliment and enhance your capabilities within the organisation.
In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together. It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
You will play a key role in exploring, shaping and implementing coastal transition activities in North Norfolk, preparing government, communities, businesses, and infrastructure for coastal risk.
You will be part of a collaborative District Council and Environment Agency team who will make a practical difference and evidence learning to inform future coastal risk management and prepare for climate challenges ahead.
The focus of your role will be to support continued effective delivery of the existing programme, working closely with North Norfolk District Council and Environment Agency Programme Team colleagues.
For more information on the Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme, please visit https://engageenvironmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/ctap
Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed.
Your ongoing personal development is important. You will have the opportunity to gain further skills and knowledge to compliment and enhance your capabilities within the organisation.
The East Anglia Coastal Department comprises a team of coastal risk management specialists who work closely with both other Environment Agency teams and external partner organisations to deliver effective coastal risk management.
The department covers the coast from the Wash to the Thames and supports a variety of important workstreams, including the delivery of capital schemes, coastal adaptation, flood risk strategies, engagement with partners and public groups, incident response, permitting and shoreline management planning.
The department covers the coast from the Wash to the Thames and supports a variety of important workstreams, including the delivery of capital schemes, coastal adaptation, flood risk strategies, engagement with partners and public groups, incident response, permitting and shoreline management planning.
Essential that you:
- will have proven internal and external stakeholder management skills with a strong customer focus, influencing and persuasion skills.
- embrace team working, value diversity and inspire confidence across numerous stakeholder groups.
- have a track record of obtaining others’ commitment to undertake work by gaining their acceptance and involvement.
- have experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with partner organisations.
- are an excellent communicator, with an ability to encourage others to pursue a shared vision.
- effectively organise yourself and take personal responsibility for your role in the Environment Agency.
- hold a full UK Driving Licence
It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had:
- Experience of coastal risk management.
The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.
- will have proven internal and external stakeholder management skills with a strong customer focus, influencing and persuasion skills.
- embrace team working, value diversity and inspire confidence across numerous stakeholder groups.
- have a track record of obtaining others’ commitment to undertake work by gaining their acceptance and involvement.
- have experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with partner organisations.
- are an excellent communicator, with an ability to encourage others to pursue a shared vision.
- effectively organise yourself and take personal responsibility for your role in the Environment Agency.
- hold a full UK Driving Licence
It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had:
- Experience of coastal risk management.
The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.
The role is East Anglia based with some time in Norwich and North Norfolk (on average 1-2 days per week).
The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
Eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role. Internal candidates ensure you check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this.
If you have any questions please do contact Kellie Fisher via: kellie.fisher@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are planned to be held via MS Teams mid-late April.
The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
Eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role. Internal candidates ensure you check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this.
If you have any questions please do contact Kellie Fisher via: kellie.fisher@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are planned to be held via MS Teams mid-late April.
08/04/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Shapes organisational approach & delivery
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.
Can you give an example of when you led a piece of work that made an impact on an organisation’s policy or delivery approach?
Can you give an example of when you led a piece of work that made an impact on an organisation’s policy or delivery approach?
Delivers Results Through Others
In this role you will need to work with a range of partners and colleagues that you do not line manage or in some cases do not share your priorities or ambitions.
Can you describe a time when you have had to bring a group of people together to deliver results?
Can you describe a time when you have had to bring a group of people together to deliver results?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Can you describe an occasion when you have used your knowledge and understanding of a partner to improve the way you worked with them?
Influences and Persuades Others
The Coastal Team often have to influence others to deliver our objectives.
Can you give an example of a time when you influenced an external and/or internal customer or group to change their view?
Can you give an example of a time when you influenced an external and/or internal customer or group to change their view?
Driving Licence
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.