Job Description
It’s a fantastic time to work for the Environment Agency as we step forward to tackle the climate emergency. Do you want to help make England a better place to live and work in?
As a member of the FCRM Improvements Portfolio team, you will be supporting the Portfolio Management office and sub‑portfolio’s project and programme work, delivering over £150m of improvements in the next three years. You’ll play a critical role in informing the changes we are delivering, enabling outcomes that protect communities and businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding.
Responsibilities
* Kick‑start and inform new projects, helping to guarantee live projects and supporting project managers.
* Build and maintain relationships with the Portfolio Management Office and embed portfolio management and data practices.
* Respond to incidents (usually virtual), providing business continuity and, if required, additional payment and training. Alternative working arrangements and full support will be available for the incident role.
* Support programme and portfolio level activities, gaining experience across the FCRM directorate and contributing to national improvement strategies.
Qualifications
* Formal project / programme management experience is essential.
* Highly numerate with strong data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills; experience with large datasets and multiple users.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience of Power BI, Tableau or similar is desirable.
* Experience in a project support role within a complex organisation using Agile and waterfall methodologies.
* Administrative and organisational skills, including supporting regular meetings, agendas and minutes for portfolio governance cycles.
* Financial data management and project planning skills are desirable.
* Demonstrated ability to gain credibility, respect and cooperation throughout the business through collaborative behaviour.
* Experience in tackling and automating routine issues with a continuous improvement and problem‑solving mindset.
* Ability to work with uncertainty and find innovative solutions to solve problems.
Additional Information
* This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
* Applications from those wanting full, shared or part‑time working arrangements are welcome.
* There is good opportunity for blended home and office working, with occasional travel and overnight stay required.
Contact
If you have any questions please contact Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, email: arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community who wish to join an organisation which values everyone. If you become an employee, you will be entitled to rights and protections under the Employment Rights Act and Equality Act 2010. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
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