Overview
It’s a fantastic time to work for the Environment Agency as we tackle the climate emergency. As a member of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Improvements Portfolio team, you will support the Portfolio Management Office and sub-portfolio project and programme work delivering over £150m of improvements in the next three years. You’ll help inform changes we are delivering to protect communities and businesses from flooding. This role is part of a professional portfolio, programme and project management service in the FCRM directorate and supports innovative improvement projects contributing to the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy, Asset Management Strategy and Mapping, Modelling and Data Plans.
This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
* Start up and inform new projects, help assure live projects, support project managers, and improve and embed Portfolio management and data practices.
* Build relationships with the Portfolio Management Office and contribute to the governance, reporting and delivery of portfolio commitments.
* Work with data analytics and/or project management skill sets to gain experience at programme/portfolio level.
* Respond to incidents as a central and important part of the role, with virtual incident work and potential for additional payment and full training. Alternative working arrangements and full support will be provided to enable incident work.
Experience / Skills Required
* Formal project / programme management experience is essential.
* Highly numerate with strong data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI / Tableau (or similar) is desirable.
* Experience in a project support role in a complex organisation using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
* Administrative and organisational skills, supporting regular meetings, agendas and minutes for Portfolio governance cycles.
* Financial data management and project planning skills desirable.
* Ability to gain credibility and cooperation across the business through collaborative behaviours.
* Experience in tackling and automating routine issues with a continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.
* Ability to work with uncertainty and find innovative solutions to problems.
Notes
Please note: This role does not qualify for sponsorship. Applications from those wanting flexible or blended working arrangements are welcome, and there is good opportunity for blended home and office working. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and supports flexible working and a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with a disability.
Contact
If you have any questions please contact Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, at arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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