Overview
It’s a fantastic time to work for the Environment Agency as we step forward to tackle the climate emergency. This role is within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Improvements Portfolio. 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 changes we are delivering to enable outcomes that protect communities and businesses from flooding. The Improvements Portfolio is a professional portfolio, programme and project management service in the FCRM directorate, driving innovation and continuous improvement across FCRM and Incident Management.
You will start up and inform new projects, help assure live projects, support project managers, build relationships with the Portfolio Management Office, and help improve and embed portfolio management and data practices. This is a good role for someone with data analytics and/or project management skills who wishes to gain experience at programme/portfolio level.
This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship. Responding to incidents is a central part of the work, and you will have an incident role (usually virtual) with training and potential additional pay. Alternative working arrangements and full support will be available to enable your incident role.
Responsibilities
* Start up and inform new projects, help assure live projects, support project managers, build relationships with the Portfolio Management Office, and improve portfolio management and data practices.
* Assist in informing changes and delivering outcomes that support flood and coastal risk management strategies.
* Contribute to the delivery of over £150m of improvements over the next three years.
* Participate in incident response activities as required, with training and support provided.
Experience / Skills Required
* Formal project / programme management experience is essential.
* Highly numerate with strong data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills; proficient with Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI / Tableau (or similar) is 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 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.
Other Information
* Contact and additional information: Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For visa information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.
* Applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements are welcome. Blended home and office working is possible; some travel and overnight stays may be required.
* We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities.
* For questions, contact Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, at arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Notes
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, but all examples and statements must be truthful and taken from your own experience.
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