Overview
It’s a fantastic time to work for the Environment Agency as we tackle the climate emergency. This role is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Improvements Portfolio, supporting the Portfolio Management Office and the delivery of over £150m of improvements in the next three years. You will help inform and deliver changes that protect communities and businesses from flooding.
The Improvements Portfolio is a professional portfolio, programme and project management service within the FCRM directorate. We drive innovation and continuous improvement across FCRM and Incident Management and support the National and Area teams with strategic delivery plans.
Responsibilities
* Start up and inform new projects, help assure live projects, and support project managers.
* Build and maintain relationships with the Portfolio Management Office and embed portfolio management and data practices.
* Contribute to data analytics and/or project management activities at programme/portfolio level.
* Respond to incidents as part of the team (usually virtual), with availability for incident response and business continuity. This may include additional payment and training; alternative working arrangements and full support will be provided to enable your incident role.
This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship.
Experience and Qualifications
* Formal project/programme management experience is essential.
* Highly numerate with data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required; experience with Power BI/Tableau (or similar) is desirable.
* Experience in a project support role in a complex organisation using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
* Administrative and organisational skills, supporting regular meetings 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.
Additional Information
* Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For visa information, contact UKVI or visit gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.
* Applications from those seeking blended, full-time, or part-time arrangements are welcome. Good opportunities for blended home and office working; team is dispersed across the country. 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, including job share, are supported.
* Guaranteed Interview Policy is available to support applicants with disabilities. If you have questions, contact Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk.
* Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, but all examples must be truthful and from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application.
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