Overview
It’s a fantastic time to work for the Environment Agency as we step forward to tackle the climate emergency. 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 help inform the changes we are delivering to protect communities and businesses from flooding. Our Improvements Portfolio is a professional portfolio, programme and project management service in the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) directorate, driving innovation and continuous improvements across FCRM and Incident Management.
This role is not eligible for Skilled visa sponsorship. Responding to incidents is a central part of our work; you will be required to have an incident role and may receive additional payment with full training. Alternative working arrangements and full support will be available to enable you in your incident role.
Responsibilities
You will start up and inform new projects, help assure live projects, support project managers, build relationships with the Portfolio Management Office, and help improve and embed Portfolio management and data practices. This is a great role for someone with data analytics and/or project management skills looking to gain experience at programme/portfolio level.
Contact and additional information and team context are provided below for applicants.
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 role in a complex organisation using Agile and waterfall methodologies.
* Administrative and organisational skills, supporting regular meetings, agendas and minutes for the Portfolio governance cycles.
* Financial data management and project planning skills desirable.
* Ability to gain credibility and collaborative behaviours across the business.
* Experience in tackling and automating routine issues with a continuous improvement mindset.
* An ability to work with uncertainty and find innovative solutions to problems.
Contact and Additional Information
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. If you need visa information, please contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or visit gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration. Applications from those seeking full, shared or part-time working arrangements are welcome. There is good opportunity for blended home and office working; some travel and overnight stays will be required. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you have any questions please contact Arifur Rahman, Portfolio Delivery Manager, at arifur.rahman@environment-agency.gov.uk.
We are committed to flexible working patterns, including job share, and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
Competencies
Programme and Project Management; Data and Information Management; Communicates Effectively
Notes: The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra and aligns with Civil Service guidance on the use of artificial intelligence. Do not rely on AI-generated content as your sole basis for statements in your application.
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