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Job Description
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?
Role
As a member of the FCRM Improvements Portfolio team, you will be supporting the Portfolio Management Office and sub‑portfolio project and programme work delivering over £150m of improvements in the next three years. You’ll play a critical role in helping us to better inform the changes we are delivering, which in turn will enable us to deliver outcomes that protect communities and businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding.
About the team
Our Improvements Portfolio is a professional portfolio, programme and project management service in the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) directorate. We drive innovation and continuous improvements across FCRM and Incident Management and help deliver our corporate and FCRM strategies and delivery plans. This covers national business improvement in FCRM.
What you will do
You will start up and inform new projects, help assure live projects, support our project managers, build relationships with the Portfolio Management Office and help improve and embed our Portfolio management and data practices. This role suits someone with data analytics and/or project management experience who wants exposure at programme/portfolio level.
Incidents
This role requires incident response capability. You may be required to respond to incidents (usually virtually) and provide business continuity during an incident. Training is provided and alternative working arrangements are available to support this role.
Eligibility
This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
Experience / skills required
We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate, and who has:
* Formal project / programme management experience is essential.
* Highly numerate with strong data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills. Proficient in 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 mindset.
* Ability to work with uncertainty and find innovative solutions.
Contact and additional information
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For visa information, please consult UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements are welcome. There is good opportunity for blended home and office working; you can be based at an Environment Agency office (subject to Facilities approval). Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you have questions, please contact Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Note on equality and inclusion
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and support flexible working patterns, including job share. We also offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
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