Job Description
It’s a fantastic time to work for the Environment Agency as we step forward to tackle the climate emergency. Do you want to help make England a better place to live and work in?
Responsibilities
As a member of the FCRM Improvements Portfolio team, you will be supporting the Portfolio Management office and sub‑portfolio’s project and programme work, delivering over £150m of improvements in the next three years. You’ll play a critical role in helping us to better inform the changes we are delivering, which in turn will enable us to deliver outcomes that protect communities and businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding.
Other duties include:
* Start up and inform new projects, supporting project managers, building relationships with the Portfolio Management Office and improving and embedding Portfolio management and data practices.
* Respond to incidents as part of an incident role (usually virtual) and be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity during an incident, with full training and potential additional payment.
* Support national and area teams within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management directorate, contributing to corporate and FCRM strategies and delivery plans.
Qualifications & Experience
* 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 required; experience of 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, agenda and minutes for the Portfolio governance cycles.
* Financial data management and project planning skills desirable.
* The ability to gain credibility, respect and co‑operation throughout the business by showing the appropriate collaborative behaviours.
* Experience in tackling and automating routine issues with a continuous improvement and problem‑solving mindset.
* An ability to work with uncertainty and find innovative solutions to solve problems.
Additional Requirements
This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
Working Arrangements
Full, shared or part‑time working arrangements are welcome. The team is dispersed across the country, and you may be based at an Environment Agency office, subject to facilities approval. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
Visa Information
Because this role does not qualify for sponsorship, potential applicants should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for advice.
Contact
If you have any questions please contact Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, email: arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk.
EEO Statement
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We comply with EU/UK equal employment opportunity laws and welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies.
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