Number of jobs available; 1
Region: National
City/Town: All
Grade: Staff Grade 5
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Role Type: Environment & Sustainability
Salary Minimum: £36,389
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to help shape the development of the national chalk delivery programme.
We are looking for someone who will work with others to coordinate and support the implementation of the programme so we can achieve long term solutions to chalk abstraction problems.
The successful candidate will be expected to work in an agile way to lend their skills to the team. This is a new role, so there is an opportunity to shape the work you will do.
You will be working with the Chalk Programme Manager to deliver the following:
• support the development and implementation of the chalk delivery programme
• support the development of a network of area chalk leads to deliver local chalk action plans
• to develop a framework and provide technical leadership for area chalk action plans
• report on delivery of the chalk KPIs and work with areas to develop measures for future years
• co-ordinate chalk modelling programme, working with the modellers to prioritise the budget to support chalk assessments and local and national needs
• work with colleagues to advise on chalk policy development
• work with colleagues on regional water resource planning solutions for chalk catchments
The team
You will be part of the Sustainable Abstraction team which sits within the Water Resources department of Operations Catchment Services.
The Sustainable Abstraction team offers a unique opportunity to provide a national once service supporting Areas to deliver sustainable abstraction for all regulated abstraction. You will work closely with those individuals, colleagues within the 14 different geographic areas, as well as our wider OCS team and policy makers in the Environment and Business (E&B) department.
Experience/skills required
Essential
• technical knowledge and experience of abstraction management, water resources planning and chalk stream issues
• experience of supporting programme delivery and coordinating with colleagues from different parts of the business
• experience of working with E&B to influence policy development
• experience of technical engagement with stakeholders on water resource issues
• understanding of groundwater and hydroecological modelling approaches and working with consultants on project delivery
• excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, a team player whilst also being able to work autonomously
• positive can-do and enthusiastic attitude
Desirable
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. environmental sciences / geography)
• Experience of using Microsoft Office 360, including SharePoint and Power Bi
• Experience in analysing, interpreting and reporting environmental data
Contact and additional information
Please note the role will require some travel to other Environment Agency sites, external meetings and occasional overnight stays.
If you would like to know more about the role please contact Polly Chancellor at [email protected] or on tel. 07785 520687 or Jude Hoseason at [email protected] or on tel: 07795 801740
We welcome applications from anyone with the relevant skills to undertake this role.
Our aim is for an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity in the communities we work with and the environment we protect.
Interviews will be held virtually
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Closing Date: 12/07/2022, 23:55 hours
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Competence 1: Programme and Project Management
Description
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection – please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Description: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
In this role you will co-ordinate the chalk modelling programme, working with the chalk modellers to prioritise the budget to support chalk assessments and local and national needs. Please give an example of a time where you used your project management skills effectively resulting in a successful outcome.
• How did you plan, direct and coordinates activities?
• How did you manage and implement complex interrelated projects?
• What techniques did you use to track and monitor the programme and its risks?
• What was the outcome and what did you learn?
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Competence 2: Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection – please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Description: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
In this role you will be support development and implementation of the water resources chalk delivery programme nationally, working with colleagues within the 14 different geographic areas, as well as our OCS team and policy makers in the Environment and Business (E&B) department. Describe a time when you had to work with others on a particular outcome to achieve a successful result.
· How did you identify the needs of others?
· How did you balance the needs of a range of partners?
· How did you keep them informed and monitor progress?
· What were your learning points and is there anything you would do differently if in a similar position in the future?
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Competence 3: Data and Information Management
Description
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection – please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
In this role you will need to work across teams to support a network of area chalk leads to deliver local chalk action plans. You will need to help develop measures (KPIs) and report on progress. Please give an example of when you have had to analyse and interpret data or evidence and present it to various audiences.
• What was the situation?
• What data or evidence did you work with and why?
• How did you ensure the quality of the data/evidence?
• How did you present it?
• What feedback did you receive?
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
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.
