Job Description
It’s a fantastic time to work for the Environment Agency as we step forward to tackle the climate emergency. We are looking for a candidate to join the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Improvements Portfolio team, 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 so we can protect communities and businesses from the impacts of flooding.
The Improvements Portfolio is a professional portfolio, programme and project management service within the FCRM directorate. We drive innovation and continuous improvements across FCRM and Incident Management and support the delivery of our corporate and FCRM strategies and plans, covering national business improvement in FCRM.
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 our Portfolio management and data practices. This role suits someone with data analytics and/or project management skills who wants experience at programme/portfolio level.
This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
Responding to incidents is a central part of our work. You will be required to have an incident role (often virtual) and be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity. This may include additional pay and full training. Alternative working arrangements and full support will be provided to enable you in your incident role.
The Team
We are a professional portfolio, programme and project management service for the FCRM directorate, supporting the benefit of the FCRM business across National and Area teams. We are part of Innovation & Continuous Improvement, contributing to the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy, Asset Management Strategy and Mapping, Modelling and Data Plans.
Experience/Skills Required
We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate and who has:
* Formal project / programme management experience is essential.
* Highly numerate with data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills; able to handle large datasets and multiple users. Proficiency 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, supporting regular meetings, agenda creation and minutes for Portfolio governance cycles.
* Financial data management and project planning skills are desirable.
* Ability to gain credibility and collaboration across the business through appropriate behaviours.
* Experience in tackling and automating routine issues with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Ability to work with uncertainty and find innovative solutions to problems.
Contact and additional information: This role does not qualify for sponsorship. Please consider UKVI guidance or visit the GOV.UK site for sponsorship information. Applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements are welcome. There is an opportunity for blended home and office working. 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 may be required.
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We offer flexible working patterns, including job share where possible, and a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities.
If you have questions please contact Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, email: arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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