Overview
It’s a fantastic time to work for the Environment Agency as we tackle the climate emergency. You will be part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Improvements Portfolio, supporting the Portfolio Management Office and sub-portfolio project and programme work delivering over £150m of improvements in the next three years. The role helps inform the changes we are delivering to protect communities and businesses from flooding.
The Improvements Portfolio provides portfolio, programme and project management services within the FCRM directorate, driving innovation and continuous improvement across FCRM and Incident Management and contributing to corporate and FCRM strategies and delivery plans.
Responsibilities
* Start up and inform new projects, assure live projects, and support project managers within the Portfolio Management Office.
* Help improve and embed Portfolio management and data practices, building strong relationships across the organisation.
* Respond to incidents as part of the role (usually virtual); be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity during an incident. This may attract additional payment and requires full training. Alternative working arrangements and full support will be provided for the incident role.
Note: This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
Experience/Skills Required
We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate and has:
* Formal project/programme management experience (essential).
* Highly numerate with data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills; proficient in 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 to support regular meetings, agendas and minutes for Portfolio governance.
* Financial data management and project planning skills (desirable).
* Ability to build credibility and collaboration across the business.
* Experience in tackling and automating routine issues with a continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.
* Ability to work with uncertainty and develop innovative solutions.
Important information
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. If you are applying from outside the UK, actions for visa or immigration should be considered separately. Applications from those seeking flexible or blended working arrangements are welcome, with some travel and overnight stays required. The team is dispersed nationwide and you may be based at an Environment Agency office (subject to Facilities approval).
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
For questions, please contact Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, at arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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