Senior Evidence Advisor, Integrated Assessment and Evaluation, Chief Scientist's Group - 24212
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National
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Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Science, Strategy
£46,374
We are looking for a Senior Evidence Advisor to join the Integrated Assessment and Evaluation (IAE) team in the Chief Scientist’s Group. This role leads a team and 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 cross-function 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 principles and evaluation into regulated industry work, support work on water evidence and deliver some ad-hoc requests.
The team uses a wide range of skills including data analysis and presentation, synthesis and consensus building, writing for gov.uk, evaluation, literature searches and visualisation techniques. You will need to be able to lead and support a small team to deliver important projects, reports and materials intended for external publication, and to develop new work or projects. A critical part of this role is product development, co-design and co-delivery, and you will need to be able to influence effectively and network across 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 cross-function 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 principles and evaluation into regulated industry work, support work on water evidence and deliver some ad-hoc requests.
The team uses a wide range of skills including data analysis and presentation, synthesis and consensus building, writing for gov.uk, evaluation, literature searches and visualisation techniques. You will need to be able to lead and support a small team to deliver important projects, reports and materials intended for external publication, and to develop new work or projects. A critical part of this role is product development, co-design and co-delivery, and you will need to be able to influence effectively and network across the business.
You will be joining a dispersed team who have significant experience developing evidence to support decision making. You will be expected to work collaboratively across the Evidence, Assessment and Evaluation teams, the newly formed Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment Programme, and contribute to the wider Chief Scientist’s Group.
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 are looking for someone with sound leadership and management skills. You will have a proven ability to collaborate and deliver - working with others in an integrated way and making best use of networks.
You will have strong influencing and communication skills, be able to promote the value of our work to others and be a creative thinker who can help develop new products that add value to the business.
Experience leading work areas and delivering high profile work, with a good understanding of managing the reputational risks that involves, would be an advantage.
Knowledge covering regulated industry and water evidence with some understanding of evaluation techniques and natural capital would be ideal. But some technical support and steer will be available from other teams.
You will need to be able to learn quickly, develop proposals, and work comfortably in subject areas where you may not be an expert.
You will have strong influencing and communication skills, be able to promote the value of our work to others and be a creative thinker who can help develop new products that add value to the business.
Experience leading work areas and delivering high profile work, with a good understanding of managing the reputational risks that involves, would be an advantage.
Knowledge covering regulated industry and water evidence with some understanding of evaluation techniques and natural capital would be ideal. But some technical support and steer will be available from other teams.
You will need to be able to learn quickly, develop proposals, and work comfortably in subject areas where you may not be an expert.
If you have questions, or want to find out more about the role then please get in touch with Susan Casper (susan.casper@environment-agency.gov.uk) 07796 941599. (From 19th September.)
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.
We hope to interview in mid October.
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.
We hope to interview in mid October.
05/10/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Scientific Knowledge
Description: Applies scientific knowledge (various disciplines, depending on team role) to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
Q: Please describe the knowledge, skills and experience you have that are relevant to the role, and outline something technical you have delivered.
Q: Please describe the knowledge, skills and experience you have that are relevant to the role, and outline something technical you have delivered.
Leads People
Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
Q: Please describe your personal strengths and how you would apply them in the role. Can you describe a time you have needed to motivate someone, and how you have gone about it.
Q: Please describe your personal strengths and how you would apply them in the role. Can you describe a time you have needed to motivate someone, and how you have gone about it.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Description: Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods or processes, and without compromising quality or accuracy.
Q: Can you describe a time when you developed something new or different – a product or process. How did you gather support for your new idea/plan, and how did you go about embedding it in your work/team/business?
Q: Can you describe a time when you developed something new or different – a product or process. How did you gather support for your new idea/plan, and how did you go about embedding it in your work/team/business?
Delivers Results Through Others
Description: Harnesses resources to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Q: Can you describe a situation where you led a team (2+ people minimum) to deliver a product (e.g. a report) or activity (e.g. planning and running a workshop)? Please describe your role in getting the team to work together, what factors helped run it effectively and efficiently, and include what the outcome was.
Q: Can you describe a situation where you led a team (2+ people minimum) to deliver a product (e.g. a report) or activity (e.g. planning and running a workshop)? Please describe your role in getting the team to work together, what factors helped run it effectively and efficiently, and include what the outcome was.
Communicates Effectively
Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Q: Please give some examples of how you have crafted products to be relevant for different audiences e.g. publications, blogs etc.
Q: Please give some examples of how you have crafted products to be relevant for different audiences e.g. publications, blogs etc.
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.