Overview
It’s a fantastic time to work for the Environment Agency as we 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 sub-portfolio project and programme work delivering over £150m of improvements in the next three years. You’ll help inform the changes we are delivering to enable outcomes that protect communities and businesses from flooding.
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 contribute to our corporate and FCRM strategies and delivery plans. This covers national business improvement in FCRM.
This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
* Start up and inform new projects, help assure live projects, and support project managers.
* Build relationships with the Portfolio Management Office and help improve and embed portfolio management and data practices.
* Apply data analytics and/or project management skills to gain experience at programme/portfolio level.
Responding to incidents is a central and important part of the role. You may be required to have an incident role (usually virtual) and be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and will include full training. Alternative working arrangements and full support will be provided to enable you in the incident role.
Experience / Skills Required
* Formal project / programme management experience is essential.
* Highly numerate with good data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills; able to handle large datasets and multiple users. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; experience with Power BI/Tableau (or similar) 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 collaboration across the business through appropriate behaviours.
* Experience in tackling and automating routine issues with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Ability to work with uncertainty and find innovative solutions to problems.
Artificial intelligence note: AI can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application. The Environment Agency aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.
Additional Information
* Contact: Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk
* EEO and flexible working: We value a diverse workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
* Location and arrangements: Good opportunity for blended home and office working. Offices available nationwide; some travel and overnight stays may be required.
* Visa information: This role does NOT qualify for sponsorship; please consult UK Visas and Immigration if needed.
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