Overview
We are looking for a Project Support Officer to support the delivery of exciting, innovative projects including flood risk management studies and schemes that reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment. You will support Project Managers and project teams to deliver their projects and provide administrative and logistical support to the wider team.
You will be involved in activities such as handling and processing data, tracking finances, setting up new project workspaces, organising meetings, taking minutes, preparing notice of entry letters and public newsletters, ordering site signage, running reports, and accompanying Project Managers on site visits. You will develop your interpersonal skills, build a network of professional relationships, learn to apply legislation, policy and guidance, and use your communication skills with wide and diverse groups. You will be fully immersed in a professional project management service, with opportunities to grow your career.
Everyone joining is expected to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed.
Team
We are Programme and Project Delivery (PPD), delivering professional project and programme management services. Our teams manage projects throughout their lifecycle to deliver flood risk management, environmental improvements, and shared ownership with local communities.
The Environment Agency is dispersed across offices but fosters collaborative spaces to share learning and develop our people.
Experience/Skills Required
Essential:
* Experience in using MS Office, particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines with appropriate support.
* Experience in accurate data management, report writing and presenting information to stakeholders.
* Efficient and adaptable communication skills for a variety of audiences.
* Organisational and planning skills.
Desirable:
* Academic qualification (e.g. A-Levels). Subjects advantageous include maths/statistics, geography, English, environmental studies, business studies, economics, or computer science.
* Experience in a customer-facing environment and working in formal project environments.
* Working knowledge of information sharing platforms (SharePoint).
* Willingness to explore transferable skills; contact the hiring manager if unsure about suitability.
This role interacts with many audiences across the Environment Agency and beyond. You should be enthusiastic, keen to help colleagues, and take pride in your work. You should be prepared to travel to project sites and other Agency offices; occasional overnight stays may be necessary. Base location will be at one of our East Hub Offices.
Contact and Additional Information
Please note this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For right-to-work options, consult UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for guidance based on your circumstances.
Role requires flexible working and offers excellent training and development opportunities, including personal and professional development.
For further information please contact: alison.hands@environment-agency.gov.uk
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
Base location: East Hub Offices. Travel to project sites and team meetings may be required; occasional overnight stays may be necessary.
Sponsorship and Eligibility
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. If you are applying from the Civil Service, note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. For redundancy and continuous service information, consult your HR team.
Environment Agency Note
The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra. We use government frameworks for recruitment. Refer to Crown Commercial Service guidance for supplier information where applicable.
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