Number of jobs available: 1
Region: National
City/Town: Various
Building/Site: Various
Grade: Staff Grade 3
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Role Type: Environment & Sustainability
Salary Minimum: £25,042
Job description
This is an entry level opportunity to join the Environment Agency within the area of Water Resources Planning as a Junior Water Resources Planner working directly with the Water Industry. It is an exciting opportunity to join a team working with Water Companies, Internal colleagues as we work to secure sustainable water supplies beyond 2050. The role will require working directly the wider team as they work with the Water Industry on their statutory requirements to build resilience at both Company and Regional level at a time of climate change and the challenges this brings at a local, regional, and national level.
The role will include working in & supporting virtual teams in the delivery of water resources work as well as an opportunity to develop your own skills, knowledge, and experience to enhance your career opportunities with the Environment Agency. You will provide administrative support to the wider teams as well as work on pieces of work in support of the wider aims and goals of the Environment Agency. There will be opportunities to broaden your experience by being part of a wide array of different groups working on People, HSW, EDI, where bringing people together will enhance the output and support the wider operation.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and workplace adjustments will be available to support you with your incident role.
The team
The team work with Water Companies on their statutory requirements to supply water to the Public, Agriculture & Industry within England’s borders alongside internal Environment Agency & External Partners colleagues such as Natural England. Our main customers are Water Companies within England.
The team influence and ensure the right investment and decisions are made by water companies to protect and enhance the immediate and longer-term future needs of water supply, the ecology, and the environment.
Experience/skills required
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a desire to join an organisation and team who are at the forefront of Water Resources planning., ideally you will have the drive and passion to learn new skills, develop your understanding of water resources planning.
Experience/Skilled required:
- Effective communication skills.
- Educated to GCSE standard or Equivalent (C or 4 or above in GCSE English & Maths).
- Positive & Enthusiastic attitude.
- Able to respond positively to change.
- Able to work as part of a team or independently off your own initiative.
- A basic working knowledge of Microsoft applications, word, outlook & excel.
- Good data analysis skills.
- Experience of achieving work/tasks against timescales.
- Experience of working with customers.
Desirable but not essential
- Basic knowledge of Water resources work would be advantageous but not essential.
- Experience of using office 360, including SharePoint
Contact and additional information 1
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 there will be an information session on 08/11/2023 at 14:00 – if you would like an invitation please email iana.robinson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
We welcome applications from anyone with the relevant skills to undertake this role.
More information can be found in the candidate pack.
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 late November/early December.
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Closing Date: 19/11/2023, 23:55 hours
Level of security checks required: Basic Check
Competence 1: Achieves Results
Description
Please be aware that you responses to the question below will be used in the selection process for interview. You may wish to consider the STAR approach when answering the question below.
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Question: Please describe a time when you have achieved a result or outcome which you found challenging and or a new experience?
Competence 2: Communicates Effectively
Description
Please be aware that you responses to the question below will be used in the selection process for interview. You may wish to consider the STAR approach when answering the question below.
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Question: Please describe a time when you have communicated a technical message or information to a person or group, what was the technical message and how did you go about communicating that message?
Competence 3: Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Please be aware that you responses to the question below will be used in the selection process for interview. You may wish to consider the STAR approach when answering the question below.
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Question: Please describe a time when you have had to consider a customers or a partner needs when planning out your work?
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.
