FCRMS Asset Management Business Systems Team Senior Advisor - 32232
Environment Agency creates better places for people, wildlife and the environment. We put the climate emergency at the heart of everything we do and help society adapt to environmental challenges such as flooding, drought, sea‑level rise and coastal change.
The Asset Management Business Systems Team supports all EA teams and suppliers in their use of carbon tools and ensures they become a core asset‑management system operating with other AMBST‑supported tools for the infrastructure programme and asset management. This role will involve but is not limited to:
* Supporting EA and external users of operational carbon tools
* Managing and delivering a range of services to users of carbon tools
* Agreeing and maintaining services with a range of different user groups
* Being a senior product user for digital improvement projects of our carbon tools and data
* Planning and managing user activities in the implementation of carbon‑tool changes and improvements
* Managing the resources and funding for carbon‑tool support and maintenance
* Working with operational carbon communities and national leads as required
The role will involve working with IT suppliers and others within the EA, including colleagues in FCRM, Operations teams throughout England and in Defra’s Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDTS). Along with Local Authorities, Water Companies, Internal Drainage Boards and the civil engineering supply chain.
The team (AMBST) is part of the Digital, Data and Evidence team. We manage several Asset Management IT Systems: AIMS PD PoL, PAFs, RMA Portal, FastDraft, Co‑Space, Asite (BIM Document Management) and SBMT. We provide system administration, user support and an advisory role on IT projects, working with suppliers, DDTS, EA business leads and users to ensure improvements are realised that enable Asset Management to deliver efficient outcomes.
Experience / Skills Required
* Significant experience and knowledge in carbon management in infrastructure assets, projects or programmes
* Experience in asset management and/or infrastructure business processes
* Experience in digital tool development or user implementation services
* Experience in developing training and documentation
* Knowledge and skills in stakeholder engagement and effective communications
* Ability to identify, analyse, evaluate and implement improved ways of working
* Ability to take decisions and solve complex business problems
* A strong focus on efficiency, innovation and quality
* Strong focus on customers and partners and ability to build and sustain relationships
* Ability to manage yourself and work on your own initiative
Please note that if a large volume of applications is received, then the assessment of the first of the four competencies will be used to progress applications.
The role is predominantly office‑based, but travel will be required occasionally. Any location for your office base is acceptable.
Everyone that joins is required to undertake training and participate in incident response when the need arises. Further information regarding incident response and employee benefits is available in the candidate pack.
Everyone starting in AMBST is welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support needed to succeed. There are also fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
Interviews will be scheduled from the week commencing 1st December 2025.
For additional information or an informal chat about the team and the role please contact Tony Cartwright (tony.cartwright@environment-agency.gov.uk), AMBS Team Leader, or Peter Hewitt (peter.hewitt@environment-agency.gov.uk), AMBST Senior Advisor.
Competences
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description – Provide a specific example of when you have identified and delivered a solution by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives, and taking sound and timely decisions.
Influences and Persuades Others
Description – Provide a specific example of when you have presented a case in a convincing and attractive way that won people over and encouraged them to follow plans willingly.
Leads People
Description – Give an example of when you have led a team or working group to accomplish significant achievements in difficult circumstances.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Description – Can you describe a time when you identified an opportunity to improve a process or system in your team or organisation? How did you approach it, what was the innovation and what impact was achieved on efficiency and quality?
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.
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 more information on frameworks or contracts see the Government portal.
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. Applications may be withdrawn if plagiarism or disallowed use of AI is detected.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Location: Christchurch, England, United Kingdom
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