Number of jobs available: 1
Region: London, National
City/Town: London, All
Building/Site: All, Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Grade: Staff Grade 6
Post Type: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
Role Type: Administration / Corporate Support, Business Management & Improvement, Customer Insight, Governance, Operational Delivery, Operational Support Grade, Other, Programme and Project Management, Project Delivery, Strategy
Salary Minimum: 50,409 pro-rata
Job description
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone?
Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you!
We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
We’re looking for a highly effective and established Advisor who is looking for a challenging yet rewarding role to work across an innovative partnership to develop the first Surface Water Strategy for London.
The role will particularly suit someone who can see and think from the perspective of partners and engage and shape decisions to secure the significant opportunity to reduce the surface water flood risk to people and communities across London.
You will work with a broad range of partners including Greater London Authority, Thames Water, Transport for London, London Councils, and London Fire Brigade, and our internal and external suppliers. Your recommendations will ensure that strategic decision makers are aligned and committed to drive forward the creation and implementation of the Surface Water Strategy for London.
You will lead a small programme support office to deliver a demanding and ambitious program to strengthen long-term investment and mitigation of pan-London surface water flood risk.
Knowledge of surface water flood risk is not essential, though understanding of London’s (or a similar large city) urban water management structures, organisations involved, political context and complexities is desirable.
Are you ready to accept this mission?
The team
Working within the London Surface Water team you will be accountable to the joint Strategic Partnership. You will make recommendations to determine the best approach and implement, commission and review expert advice prior to approval.
You will manage a small team delivering all aspects of planning, reporting and co-ordination and providing secretariat support to governance groups. You will prioritise activities, secure commitment and resources, develop ways of working within the partnership, and manage commercial arrangements.
Experience/skills required
You’ll have an impressive track record for delivering excellent results, in particular we’re looking for people who;
- Can build relationships, network and collaborate to bring about successful solutions, with excellent communication with a variety of audiences to keep others informed, managing external partner expectations and anticipating their needs, and delivering tough messages when necessary.
- Have experience of prioritising and delivering complex programmes to time, required quality and costs and/or managing delivery through a structured framework to fulfil strategic objectives whilst maintaining your own personal resilience.
- Are customer focussed and have a professional approach and leadership qualities when engaging with a range of groups. Able to motivate and inspire effective partnership working, through organising and facilitating effective meetings and creating a climate for people to identify and work through key issues quickly.
Contact and additional information
The role will can be based at any Environment Agency office and requires co-location in London 2 days per week.
We’re interested in candidates from a wide range of backgrounds that have relevant experience or skills and can bring diverse perspectives and viewpoints.
We support flexible working patterns and will consider job share applications.
Interviews will be held week commencing 08 July.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this.
For any questions relating to the role please contact: emily.athwal@environment@environment-agency.gov.uk
Job description attachment 1
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Candidate pack
Candidate Pack – 29103.docx – 2041KB
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Closing Date: 30/06/2024, 23:55 hours
Level of security checks required: Basic Check
Length of contract: Up to 24 months
Competence 1: Delivers Results Through Others
Description
“Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.”
In this role you will need to deliver results through your team and a range of internal and external working groups.
Tell us about a time when you have inspired and motivated others to deliver a successful outcome.
Competence 2: Communicates Effectively
Description
“Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.”
In this role you will interact widely with key senior stakeholders, to engage on the work of the Surface Water Strategy, encourage collaboration and consensus, ensure appropriate consideration of evidence and expert advice.
Describe a time when you have had to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences or stakeholders.
Competence 3: Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
“Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.”
In this role you will be advising and partnering with a range of customers and partners to deliver the surface water strategy and enable the effective decision making of the governance group.
Describe an occasion when you have used your knowledge and understanding of a particular customer or partner to resolve an issue quickly and effectively.
Competence 4: Programme and Project Management
Description
“Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.”
In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of planning, coordinating, and reporting on the delivery of the working groups to deliver the Surface Water Strategy.
Giving a specific example, describe how you have successfully delivered a complex project or programme in the face of considerable challenges or obstacles.
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.
