Number of jobs available: 1
Region: National
City/Town: All
Building/Site: All
Grade: Staff Grade 5
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Role Type: Digital
Salary Minimum: £39,635
Job description
This role is an exciting opportunity to be at the centre of the Environment Agency’s work to protect and improve England’s water quality.
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our growing team responsible for delivering our Water Industry Regulation digital transformation program. In this role, you will support programme leads, coordinate multiple workstreams, track progress, manage workstream documentation and communication, and foster seamless collaboration across departments to support the creation of new digital regulatory tools.
The Environment Agency will be keen to support you to develop your professional and personal skills to help you succeed and flourish in your career.
We are fully committed to having an 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.
The team
You’ll be part of the Digital Innovation and Regulation Team in Water Industry Regulation (WR) which is part of the Environment and Business Directorate. It has a strong focus on the regulation of the water industry in England.
You will work closely with the wider water quality team and colleagues across the Environment Agency, collaborating with and providing support to them.
Experience/skills required
Experience in project management to develop and maintain project plans.
Expertise in utilising project management tools for progress tracking, risk management, and ensuring adherence to timelines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to facilitate cross-departmental teamwork and keep stakeholders informed.
The ability to orchestrate meetings, capture key decisions, and ensure seamless workstream flow.
Experience in water industry regulation, digital projects and data management would be beneficial.
Contact and additional information
The WIR Digital Regulation team is a dispersed national team. The location for this role is flexible. You should be comfortable with remote working and management and proficient in the use of virtual communication tools. Some national travel will be required to attend meetings and other events.
Applications are welcomed from those with flexible working patterns.
For further details please contact Barrie Howe on 07771 944004, or by email: barrie.howe@environment-agency.gov.uk
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Closing Date: 02/06/2024, 23:55 hours
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Competence 1: Achieves Results
Description
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Giving a specific example, describe how you have succesfully coordinated the delivery of a piece of work and how you overcame any challenges or obstacles.
Competence 2: Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Description
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
How do you ensure the projects you are involved in are completed to the necessary standards? Give an example of when you have had to do this.
Competence 3: Data and Information Management
Description
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Give an example of when you have had to collect, analyse and interpret data and information and present it in a useable format.
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.
