It’s a fantastic time to work for the Environment Agency as we step forward to tackle the climate emergency. Do you want to help make England a better place to live and work in?
As a member of the FCRM Improvements Portfolio team, you will support the Portfolio Management office and the sub‑portfolio’s project and programme work, delivering over £150 m of improvements in the next three years. Your role includes:
* Starting up and informing new projects.
* Assuring and supporting live projects.
* Working with portfolio managers and supporting the Portfolio Management Office.
* Embedding portfolio management and data practices.
This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will have an incident role (usually virtual) and will be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity during an incident.
Experience / Skills Required
* Formal project / programme management experience is essential.
* Highly numerate with strong data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills; able to manage large datasets and multiple users. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required; experience of 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, agenda and minutes for portfolio governance cycles.
* Financial data management and project planning skills are desirable.
* The ability to gain credibility, respect and co‑operation throughout the business through appropriate collaborative behaviours.
* Experience in tackling and automating routine issues with a continuous improvement and problem‑solving mindset.
* An ability to work with uncertainty and find innovative solutions to solve problems.
Contact and additional information: Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship; you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.
Applications from those wanting full, shared or part‑time working arrangements are welcome. There is good opportunity for blended home and office working. Some travel and overnight stay will be required.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community who wish to join an organisation which values everyone.
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. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We are committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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