Overview
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 helping us to better inform the changes we are delivering, which in turn will enable us to deliver outcomes that protect communities and businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding.
Our Improvements Portfolio is a professional portfolio, programme and project management service in the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) directorate. We drive innovation and continuous improvements across FCRM and Incident Management and play a key part in delivering our corporate and FCRM strategies and delivery plans. This covers almost all of the national business improvement in FCRM.
You will start up and inform new projects, helping assure live projects, supporting our project managers, building relationships with our Portfolio Management Office and helping improve and embed our Portfolio management and data practices. This is a great role for someone with data analytics and / or project management skills that wishes to get experience at programme / portfolio level.
This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
Responding to incidents is a central and important part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role (usually virtual) and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and will include full training. Alternative working arrangements and full support will be available to enable you in your incident role.
The team
We are a professional portfolio, programme and project management service provided by the FCRM directorate for the benefit of the FCRM business across National and Area teams. We are part of the Innovation & Continuous Improvement. This role is an important part of supporting innovative improvement projects contributing to the success of 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 good data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills, able to deal with large datasets and multiple users. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required, experience of Power BI / Tableau, (or similar) is desirable.
* Experience in a project support type role in a complex organisation using Agile and waterfall methodologies.
* Administrative and organisational skills, supporting regular meetings, agenda and minutes for the Portfolio governance cycles.
* Financial data management and project planning skills desirable.
* The ability to gain credibility, respect and co-operation throughout the business by showing the appropriate collaborative behaviours.
* Experience in tackling and automating routine issues with a continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.
* An ability to work with uncertainty and find innovative solutions to solve problems.
Contact and additional information
* Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
* Applications from those wanting full, shared or part-time working arrangements are welcome.
* There is good opportunity for blended home and office working. Our team is dispersed across the country and you can be based at one of our Environment Agency offices (subject to Facilities approval). Some travel and overnight stay will be required.
* 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 have any questions please contact Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, email: arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk .
Competences
Programme and Project Management
* Describe how you have coordinated a project or piece of work containing many interlinked tasks. Explain your approach to delivering on time and to the required standard.
Data and Information Management
* Provide an example of when you collected, analysed, and presented data. Explain the methods you chose and how you ensured data quality. What technology / software do you regularly use for this type of work?
Communicates Effectively
* Describe how you have communicated complex information to a range of audiences. What did you consider when planning your approach?
Notes
* 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. You may have eligibility for continuous service depending on your previous roles. If you are unsure, contact your HR Team.
* We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and support flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. Please include any information about your preferred working arrangements in your application.
* We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
* The Environment Agency is committed to value for money and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier, visit the Crown Commercial Service guidance.
* Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, but all examples must be truthful and from your own experience. See Civil Service guidance on appropriate use.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
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