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 £150m of improvements in the next three years. You will help inform changes we are delivering to enable outcomes that protect communities and businesses from flooding.
Overview
Environment Agency – The Improvements Portfolio provides professional portfolio, programme and project management services within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) directorate. We drive innovation and continuous improvement across FCRM and Incident Management and contribute to the delivery of corporate and FCRM strategies and plans.
Responsibilities
* Initiate and inform new projects; help assure live projects; support project managers; build relationships with the Portfolio Management Office; improve and embed portfolio management and data practices.
* Apply data analytics and/or project management skills to gain experience at programme/portfolio level.
* Respond to incidents as a central part of our work (usually virtual); be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity during an incident. This may attract additional payment and includes full training. Alternative working arrangements and full support will be provided to enable you in your incident role.
Experience / Skills Required
* Formal project / programme management experience is essential.
* Highly numerate with good data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills; able to deal with large datasets and multiple users. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required; experience with Power BI / Tableau (or similar) is desirable.
* Experience in a project support type 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 are desirable.
* The ability to gain credibility, respect 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.
Additional Information
* This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
* There is good opportunity for blended home and office working. Our team is dispersed across the country; you can be based at one of our Environment Agency offices (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.
* Contact for queries: Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk
Compliance and Guidance
* The Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service; continuous service eligibility may differ from other employers. If unsure of your status, consult your HR Team.
* We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns, including job share. Include any information about preferred working arrangements in your application.
* We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post.
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Note on Seniority, Employment Type and Job Function
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance and Sales
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