The Environment Agency is committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We seek diversity and provide training and support for new starters, including a comprehensive induction and equipment required for the role.
This is a varied role with no two days the same. You will be organized, enthusiastic and keen to help improve outcomes for people and wildlife. You will work within our Land and Water teams, which are responsible for water quality, water resources and agricultural regulation.
You will:
* Support Team Leaders and Senior Environment Officers within the Land and Water teams.
* Respond to enquiries, ensuring that responses are within statutory deadlines.
* Handle team mailboxes, adhering to records management requirements and retention schedules.
* Manage filing systems to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and available for use.
* Help to compile case files for enforcement.
* Review and analyse data.
* Assist the area with debt recovery work, collating information using internal systems to recover the costs of our regulatory and incident response work.
* Handle procurement requests to maintain equipment and supplies.
* Process simple permit and planning applications.
* Support and maintain the in-hours Incident Duty Roster and support the duty desk.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and are fully invested in developing team members’ skills and careers.
Experience / skills Required
* A great team worker who also works well independently with minimum supervision.
* Positive attitude with a desire to contribute to a diverse and inclusive work culture.
* Well-organised, able to prioritise effectively and have proven administrative experience.
* Self-motivated and capable of problem solving.
* Proficient written and verbal communication.
* Thorough, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy when recording data and managing records.
* Able to analyse data and present results in a suitable format.
* Competent in use of Microsoft Office applications.
A full UK driving licence is required. You will be supported to take up an appropriate incident management role.
We are committed to diversity, health, safety and wellbeing. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share; please clearly state any information about your preferred working arrangements in your application. A Guaranteed Interview Policy is available to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. For information about becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, please visit the government link provided in the original posting.
Role details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
Location: Canterbury / Tonbridge / Abbeywood / Addington (hybrid working: home and office). Travel to different offices and occasionally to 3rd party sites is required; a hire car system is available.
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