FCRMS Asset Management Business Systems Team Senior Advisor - 32232
The Environment Agency creates better places for people, wildlife, and the environment. We put the climate emergency at the heart of everything we do and help society adapt to environmental challenges like flooding, drought, sea level rise and coastal change.
The Environment Agency’s asset management business system includes carbon management to meet our objective of becoming a Net Zero Carbon organisation. Carbon management is embedded in both the delivery of our infrastructure programme and in our asset management. The carbon management process is supported by tools that enable projects and suppliers to meet mandatory carbon assessment requirements and to produce a carbon footprint for assets to be reduced over future years.
The Asset Management Business Systems Team supports all EA teams and suppliers in their use of carbon tools and ensures they become a core asset management system alongside other AMBST tools for the infrastructure programme and asset management. The work will involve, but is not limited to:
* Supporting EA and external users of operational carbon tools
* Managing and delivering a range of services to users of carbon tools
* Agreeing and maintaining services with different user groups
* Being a senior product user for digital improvement projects of our carbon tools and data
* Planning and managing user activities in the implementation of carbon tool changes and improvements
* Managing resources and funding for carbon tools support and maintenance
* Working with operational carbon communities and national leads as required
This role involves working with IT suppliers and others within the EA, including colleagues in FCRM, Operations teams across England and in Defra’s Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDTS). It also involves collaboration with Local Authorities, Water Companies, Internal Drainage Boards, and the civil engineering supply chain.
The team We are the Asset_Management_Business_Systems_Team (AMBST), part of the Digital, Data and Evidence team. We manage several Asset Management IT Systems (AIMS PD PoL, PAFs, RMA Portal, FastDraft, Co-Space, Asite (BIM Document Management), & SBMT). We provide system administration, user support and an advisory role on IT projects, working with suppliers, DDTS, EA business leads and users to ensure improvements are realized for efficient asset management outcomes.
Experience/skills Required
We are looking for someone with significant experience and knowledge in carbon management in infrastructure assets, projects or programmes. You should be able to demonstrate:
* Experience in asset management and/or infrastructure business processes
* Experience in digital tool development or user implementation services
* Experience in development of training and documentation
* Knowledge and skills in stakeholder engagement and effective communications
* Ability to identify, analyse, evaluate, and implement improved ways of working
* Ability to take decisions and solve complex business problems
* A strong focus on efficiency, innovation, and quality
* Strong focus on customers and partners and ability to build and sustain relationships
* Ability to manage yourself and work on your own initiative
Note: If a large volume of applications is received, the assessment may focus on the first of the four competencies to progress applications.
Competencies
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Provide a specific example of when you have identified and delivered a solution by effectively analysing information, probing to develop alternatives, and taking sound and timely decisions.
* Influences and Persuades Others
Provide a specific example of when you have presented a case in a convincing and attractive way that won people over and encouraged them to follow plans willingly.
* Leads People
Give an example of when you have led a team or working group to accomplish significant achievements in difficult circumstances.
* Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Describe a time when you identified an opportunity to improve a process or system in your team or organisation. What was the innovation and what impact did it have on efficiency and quality?
Important information If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. You may be eligible for continuous service in certain local government contexts. If unsure, contact your HR Team. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job sharing. Please include any information about your preferred working arrangements in your application. There is a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities whose application meets the minimum criteria. The EA uses government frameworks for external recruitment; see Crown Commercial Service information for more details.
Artificial intelligence can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal of the application. The EA aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI usage. Please review for more information.
Location and hours This role is predominantly office-based with occasional travel. Any office base location is acceptable. Interactions may occur with colleagues in multiple regions.
Interviews Interviews will be scheduled from the week commencing 1 December 2025.
Contact For more information or an informal chat about the team and role, please contact Tony Cartwright (tony.cartwright@environment-agency.gov.uk), AMBS Team Leader, or Peter Hewitt (peter.hewitt@environment-agency.gov.uk), AMBST Senior Advisor.
Location history: Immingham, Scunthorpe, Howden, Kingston Upon Hull; recent postings near Kingston Upon Hull.
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