FCRMS Asset Management Business Systems Team Senior Advisor - 32232
Overview: The Environment Agency creates better places for people, wildlife, and the environment. We put the climate emergency at the heart of everything we do and help society adapt to environmental challenges such as flooding, drought, sea level rise, and coastal change.
Our asset management business system includes carbon management to meet our corporate objective of becoming a Net Zero Carbon organization. Carbon management is embedded in both the delivery of our infrastructure programme and in the management of our assets.
Role Summary
The Asset Management Business Systems Team supports all EA teams and suppliers in their use of carbon tools. This Senior Advisor will manage services to users, drive digital improvement projects, plan user activities, and coordinate resources and funding for carbon tools support and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting EA and external users of operational carbon tools
* Managing and delivering a range of services to users of carbon tools
* Agreeing and maintaining services with a range of user groups
* Being a senior product user for digital improvement projects of our carbon tools and data
* Planning and managing user activities in the implementation of carbon tool changes and improvements
* Managing the resources and funding for carbon tools support and maintenance
* Working with operational carbon communities and national leads as required
* Collaborating with IT suppliers, EA colleagues in FCRM, Operations teams throughout England, and Defra’s Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDTS)
* Engaging with Local Authorities, Water Companies, Internal Drainage Boards, and the civil engineering supply chain
Experience and Skills Required
* Significant experience and knowledge in 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 development of training and documentation
* Knowledge and skills in stakeholder engagement and effective communications
* Ability to identify, analyse, evaluate, and implement improved ways of working
* Ability to take decisions and solve complex business problems
* Strong focus on efficiency, innovation, and quality
* Strong focus on customers and partners and ability to build and sustain relationships
* Ability to manage yourself and work on your own initiative
Benefits and Development
The role is predominantly office-based, with occasional travel. All employees undergo training and incident response participation. Fully funded opportunities are available for further academic/professional qualifications. Interviews will be scheduled from week commencing 1st December 2025.
Contact
For additional information or an informal chat, please contact Tony Cartwright (tony.cartwright@environment-agency.gov.uk), AMBS Team Leader, or Peter Hewitt (peter.hewitt@environment-agency.gov.uk), AMBST Senior Advisor.
Competency Assessment
1. Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Provide a specific example of when you have identified and delivered a solution by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives, and taking sound and timely decisions.
2. Influences and Persuades Others: Provide a specific example of when you have presented a case in a convincing and attractive way that won people over and encouraged them to follow plans willingly.
3. Leads People: Give an example of when you have led a team or working group to accomplish significant achievements in difficult circumstances.
4. Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality: Can you describe a time when you identified an opportunity to improve a process or system in your team or organisation? How did you approach it, what was the innovation and what impact was achieved on efficiency and quality?
Eligibility and Employment Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Equal Opportunities
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share, and include information on preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment, guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
As a Non-Departmental Public Body, the Environment Agency is committed to providing value for money and utilizes Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For details on becoming a supplier: visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate, and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of applications or disciplinary action. Please review guidance on AI usage.
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