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 significant improvements to protect communities and businesses from flooding. The Improvements Portfolio is a professional portfolio, programme and project management service within the FCRM directorate, driving innovation and continuous improvement across FCRM and Incident Management.
Responsibilities
* Start up and inform new projects, help assure live projects, and support project managers.
* Build relationships with the Portfolio Management Office and help improve and embed Portfolio management and data practices.
* Contribute to informing changes delivered by the portfolio and enable outcomes that reduce flood risk.
* Respond to incidents as part of a central and important activity; may require virtual incident roles and availability for business continuity, with training provided.
Experience / Skills Required
* Formal project / programme management experience is essential.
* Highly numerate with data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI / Tableau (or similar) desirable.
* Experience in a project support role in a complex organisation using Agile and waterfall methodologies.
* Administrative and organisational skills, supporting regular meetings, agendas and minutes for Portfolio governance cycles.
* Financial data management and project planning skills 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.
Competences
* Programme and Project Management
* Data and Information Management
* Communicates Effectively
What you will need to know
* The role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
* Responding to incidents is a central and important part of the work; may attract an additional payment and full training will be provided. Alternative working arrangements and full support will be available to enable incident work.
* There is good opportunity for blended home and office working; some travel and overnight stays may be required.
* We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Flexible working patterns and job share are supported; please include any preferred arrangements in your application.
* Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
Other information
* Contact for questions: Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, email: arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk.
* Note: If applying from the Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed.
* Applications from those seeking full, shared or part-time working arrangements are welcome.
* Locations mentioned include Leeds, York, Thirsk, Riccall, Farnham, North Yorkshire, Pickering; some roles may be based remotely with office options subject to Facilities approval.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance and Sales
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