FCRMS Asset Management Business Systems Team Senior Advisor
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About the Environment Agency
The Environment Agency creates better places for people, wildlife and the environment. We place the climate emergency at the heart of our work, helping society adapt to challenges such as flooding, drought, sea‑level rise and coastal change.
Job Summary
The Asset Management Business Systems Team (AMBST) supports all EA teams and external users in the use of carbon tools, ensuring they become core to our asset management system for the infrastructure programme and asset management. The Senior Advisor will lead delivery of these services, manage resources, and drive improvements to the carbon tool suite.
Responsibilities
* Support EA and external users of operational carbon tools.
* Manage and deliver a range of services for users of carbon tools.
* Agree and maintain services with diverse user groups.
* Act as a senior product user for digital improvement projects of our carbon tools and data.
* Plan and manage user activities during implementation of carbon tool changes and improvements.
* Manage resources and funding for carbon tools support and maintenance.
* Work with operational carbon communities and national leads as required.
* Collaborate with IT suppliers and EA colleagues across FCRM, Operations, and Defra’s Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDTS).
* Engage with Local Authorities, Water Companies, Internal Drainage Boards and the civil engineering supply chain.
Qualifications
* Significant experience and knowledge of carbon management in infrastructure assets, projects or programmes.
* Experience in asset management and/or infrastructure business processes.
* Experience in digital tool development or user implementation services.
* Experience in developing training and documentation.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and effective communication skills.
* Ability to analyse, evaluate, and implement improved ways of working.
* Decision‑making and problem‑solving capability.
* Focus on efficiency, innovation, and quality.
* Customer‑oriented mindset with the ability to build and sustain relationships.
* Self‑management and initiative‑driven work style.
Competences
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Provide a specific example of when you identified and delivered a solution by effectively analysing all information, exploring alternatives, and making timely decisions.
Influences and Persuades Others
Provide a specific example of when you presented a convincing case that won people over and encouraged them to follow your plans.
Leads People
Give an example of when you led a team or working group to achieve significant results under challenging circumstances.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Describe a time when you identified an opportunity to improve a process or system, describe your approach, the innovation introduced, and the impact on efficiency and quality.
Additional Information
The role is predominantly office‑based, with occasional travel; an office base in any location is acceptable. All staff undergo required training and may be called upon for incident response. Qualification development is fully funded. Interviews begin week commencing 1 December 2025.
Contact
Tony Cartwright – AMBS Team Leader, tony.cartwright@environment-agency.gov.uk
Peter Hewitt – AMBST Senior Advisor, peter.hewitt@environment-agency.gov.uk
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