Number of jobs available: 2
Region: East Midlands
City/Town: Nottingham
Building/Site: DEFRA GRP EA TRENTSIDE OFFICE, NG2 5FA
Grade: Staff Grade 3
Post Type: Permanent
Role Type: Environment & Sustainability
Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Compressed Hours
Salary Minimum: £29,751
Closing Date: 01/03/2026, 23:55 hours
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AM03 Assest Management, Grade 3
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Job description
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, or religion.
As a Flood Risk Officer, you will be working in a diverse team supporting many aspects of flood risk management including: modelling and data management, responding to planning and permitting applications. partnership working, as well as development of flood risk management strategies and schemes. You will be responsible for responding to requests for information and general enquires from the public as well as advising on permitting and planning applications to ensure they suitably manage flood risk. The role also requires working with key internal and external partners and communicating key messages regarding flood risk to the public.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises, having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and is an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
The team
You’ll join our Partner and Strategic Overview Team which has a varied workload. This includes responding to requests for information as well as technically reviewing/assessing flood risk relating to planning applications and providing technical comments on flood risk activity permits including compliance checks. We develop and deliver capital flood risk projects to help alleviate flooding in affected communities. We work closely with internal and external teams to protect people, place and property from flooding.
Experience/skills required
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
Be proactive and work co-operatively as part of a team to achieve our aims and goals.
Have strong communication skills and the ability to connect with people in a professional manner
Ability to take on challenges, make timely decisions and solve problems
Be organised and driven to deliver high work standards and achieve results in a timely manner.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.
*You’ll have an EA Office base location, in Trentside, Nottingham. But we do offer hybrid working arrangement which may include a mixture of office days, other Environment Agency offices, working from home and site visits. A driving licence is desirable as site visits across the East Midlands area may be required.
Any queries, contact fran.marriott@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be held at our Trentside Office in Nottingham (NG2 5BR) within roughly two weeks of the closing date.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competence 1: Works in Teams
Description
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Question:
Please tell us about a time when you have worked as part of a team to achieve an outcome. What was your role within the team and how did you approach working with others to ensure this outcome was achieved? This can be related to any aspect of your life, e.g. education, volunteering, or any work experience you have had
Competence 2: Communicates Effectively
Description
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Question:
Describe how you have used a range of communication methods to present your views in a convincing way.
Competence 3: 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
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Question:
In this role there will be a variety of different demands on your time. Using examples, please describe how you prioritise your workload to ensure that you meet your targets?
Competence 4: Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by
effectively analysing all the information,
probing to develop alternatives and
taking sound and timely decisions.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Question:
Tell us about a time you have had to solve a particular problem. Describe the problem and the factors and evidence you considered when approaching the issue.
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.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
