Flood and Coastal Risk Management Advisor Portfolio Management Office - 31252
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Job Description
This role in the National Portfolio Management Office will support allocating funding of a programme within our wider investment portfolio to ensure money is well allocated to achieve flood outcomes. This will include working with people within the team and beyond, seeking technical input and working with local teams to manage allocations. The role will also help ensure these programmes are well managed and support activity to improve outcomes particularly developing new ways of working ready for a new investment programme starting in April 2026.
Job Description
This role in the National Portfolio Management Office will support allocating funding of a programme within our wider investment portfolio to ensure money is well allocated to achieve flood outcomes. This will include working with people within the team and beyond, seeking technical input and working with local teams to manage allocations. The role will also help ensure these programmes are well managed and support activity to improve outcomes particularly developing new ways of working ready for a new investment programme starting in April 2026.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.
The role will involve:
* Support analysis of the FCRM programme information to aid future allocation decisions
* Present this information and the risks and issues to senior managers and boards
* Be a technical lead for allocation and funding
* Be a technical lead for Portfolio Management
* Answer technical queries both through incident and day job queries
* Support and manage the FCRM Refresh process
The role sits in the FCRM directorate in the Portfolio Management Assurance and Commercial department in the Portfolio Management Office.
The team
Our team allocates funding to FCRM's investment programmes and manages performance at the portfolio level to meet corporate goals such as better protecting communities from flooding. The work of the team is fast paced and we work with a range of stakeholders within the EA and Defra. We are a community focused team and rely on collaborative working. We are passionate about development, wellbeing and inclusion.
Experience/skills Required
Through experience to date you will ideally be able to demonstrate some or all of the following:
Methodical working and attention to detail - Ability to prioritise and manage own workload - Able to remain calm under pressure and use own initiative - Data management and problem-solving skills - Experience of using data sets, spreadsheets and analysis tools - Ability to produce meaningful graphics and presentations - FCRM or programming experience, Management of Portfolios preferable but not essential.
Contact and additional information
The Portfolio Allocation, Analysis and Development team is dispersed across the country, so you need to be self-motivating and excellent at working independently there is no base location requirement as this will be a hybrid role between home and local office base with occasional travel required particularly to Birmingham and London.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment.Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
Interviews will be via MS team and before 15 July
Contact Gemma Elliott gemma.elliott@environment-agency.gov.uk
Length of contract
Up to 1 year
Competence 1
Achieves Results
Description
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Describe a Time When You Worked with Others to Achieve a Goal
* What was the goal
* How did you achieve it?
* What did you personally do to ensure its success?
Competence 2
Data and Information Management
Description
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops, and shares data, material, or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
This is a challenging and demanding role that requires a real focus on detail and being able to communicate complex information in a visual way.
Can you give an example where you have had to ensure that detailed data is accurate within a strict deadline and present this in a clear and meaningful way?
Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Please give an example of when you have communicated complex issues via simple messages and actions.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
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, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
Seniority level
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Associate
Employment type
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Full-time
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