The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
Job Description
Are you passionate about protecting the nation against natural threats and hazards? Are you keen to get stuck in to your national area? If so, this vacancy could be for you.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with our partner organisations to support the delivery of schemes that help to reduce flood risk and enhance the environment across the English Severn & Wye Catchment or Trent Catchment depending on location.
* Support Risk Management Authorities in the writing and approval of business cases.
* Assist Risk Management Authorities in building a robust pipeline of future projects.
* Find opportunities for joint working / collaboration.
* Gather and interpret data from a range of sources to review / report on project performance.
* Assist Levy Advisors in identifying training needs, building knowledge and sharing information.
* Help to guide Risk Management Authorities through Environment Agency process requirements and streamline them where possible.
* Assist advisors to input into Regional Flood and Coastal Committee / Finance Sub Committee Meetings as required.
* You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
The team
The ESW RFCC and Trent RFCC Local Levy teams are funded to support Lead Local Flood Authorities in their delivery of projects and programmes across the catchments. We work flexibly providing a variety of services depending on the specific needs of the LLFAs pushing for positive outcomes for people and environment. We’re a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country.
Experience / skills Required
The role requires an engaging and enthusiastic person with the ability to work with a wide range of teams and individuals. Experience of supporting the development and delivery of high‑quality projects and programmes on time and to budget is ideal.
* Have excellent stakeholder, partner and customer engagement skills.
* Background in Flood Risk (FCRM) or Environmental (WLB) management.
* Previous involvement in project / programme management.
* Be a clear and confident communicator, with the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues.
* Experience of contributing to the writing of project proposals and business cases.
* Ability to analyse and interpret data.
* Be comfortable delivering high quality work to tight deadlines.
* Be flexible, resourceful and be able to prioritise work to deliver the best outcomes.
* Have a positive attitude and the ability to work independently to prioritise workloads.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given. You’ll have an EA Office base location and hybrid working is available. Some travel and overnights may be required.
Please read the Candidate Information Pack. Any queries, contact Karen.Jouny@environment-agency.gov.uk or Robyn.Bradley@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date, week commencing 13th April 2026. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post. This role is not suitable for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Length of contract
Up to 12 months
Competence 1 – Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Question: Please describe a time when you have delivered an exceptional result at pace. How did you organise your time and prioritise tasks?
Competence 2 – Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Question: Please tell us about a time when you have had to analyse and interpret complex data and present it to a non‑technical audience. How did you ensure understanding?
Competence 3 – Works in Teams
Works co‑operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Question: Please describe a time when you had to work with others to deliver a common goal. How did you ensure effective delivery and what did your involvement add?
Role specific license requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
Important Information
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
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Artificial Intelligence Statement
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