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Job Description
At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.
Job Description
At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.
The Engineering & Standards Team help our local teams to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable assets for a climate resilient future by providing expertise and standards in all aspects of technical engineering and asset management. We seek the best outcomes in everything we do.
The Project Support Officer (PSO) role will support project managers with the delivery of a wide range of projects and programmes of work. The projects we work on relate to Engineering Innovation, Engineering Policy, Civil Engineering Standards & Application, MEICA Engineering Standards, Digital and Data Standards, Delivery Standards and Engineering Projects.
The PSO will gain experience of working in a great environment of high performing, motivated project teams that include our delivery partners, technical specialists and other partners.
Typically the PSO role will will assist with a range of activities such as:
* project planning and setup, scope production, contract management, feasibility assessment, business case development,
* risk management, financial monitoring & forecasting, procurement, tender management and programming/scheduling.
* handling and processing data, creating GIS layers, setting up new project workspaces, manipulating data in SOP or Project Online
* organising and taking meeting minutes, records management
* assisting with stakeholder engagement and supporting activities such as preparing materials and presentations
* supporting the Project Manager with key tasks including managing the project delivery process
* developing their understanding of health & safety and technical knowledge
* collaborating across other EA teams including wider asset management and engineering teams across national directorates
* understanding our policies and procedures and tools to support commercial and recruitment activities
The team
You will be part of a supportive and friendly national team in Engineering & Standards within Standards, Asset Management & Engineering in the FCRM Directorate.
The PSO role will be managed by the Team Manager from the Engineering Policy team which is a small team with a wide and varied scope of strategic and reactive work. The role will work across all teams within Engineering & Standards.
Experience/skills Required
You must be able to manage and monitor multiple workstreams. Some experience of project management would be an advantage.
You will be organised with attention to detail. You will be able to develop and maintain information and records. Digitising and automation skills are required You will be expected to balance competing demands.
You will be able to plan and implement effective communication and engagement. You will have excellent communication skills. You must be able to persuade and influence with confidence.
You must be able to work as part of a dispersed team. You must be able to lead multi-discipline virtual teams to deliver results through others.
Contact and additional information
We are a supportive team who remain connected while being dispersed. Although we are minimising travel and using digital communications, some travel will be required. There are no base location requirements attached to this role which can be fulfilled through hybrid working.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 7 July 2025
Recruiting Manager: James Addicott
E-mail: pa.assetperformanceandengineering@environment-agency.gov.uk
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
Competence 1
Programme and Project Management
Description
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively. Supports project delivery including project co-ordination & reporting and team administration & support.
Question:
Please describe a situation when you have provided support to a project. How did you work as part of the project team to support understanding of risk, programme, cost, and quality challenges to achieve the required outcomes?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 2
Achieves Results
Description
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 situation when you have had to prioritise tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results, to budget and quality requirements?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. Working with stakeholders and other teams to convey and present messages clearly and using a variety of methods to ensure they are understood.
Question:
Please describe a situation when you worked with a range of stakeholders to establish their requirements, then collated, and summarised these, presenting them back to the group and how you approached this?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 4
Data and Information Management
Description
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes. Handling and processing data, setting up new project workspaces, sharepoint administration and file management.
Question:
Please describe a situation when you have managed or processed data and translated this information for others? Describe your approach and how did you know your audience understood the information you gave them?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
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.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please 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 for more information.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
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