Partnership Funding Senior Advisor - Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management - 28236

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Job Description 1

We’re looking for an individual, who as a part of a team, will identify and develop Partnership Funding opportunities for the East Anglian Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Programme, covering Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

You will proactively manage our partnership funding position across East Anglia, seeking opportunities to secure funding for projects, resolving complex funding issues, and identifying mutual benefits for businesses, communities and the environment.

You will lead and inspire others to think differently and create opportunities, and mentor staff across teams involved in partnership work. You will also provide specialist advice, guidance and training to senior managers and external partners, and liaise with our National Programme Management Office on delivering messages and achieving targets.

You will build and sustain excellent working relationships with partners, promoting and enhancing the Environment Agency’s goals and reputation. Representing the EA in key meetings and negotiations, you will play a lead role in securing contributions to enable projects to proceed, confirming our status as a trusted and professional organisation.

As a Senior Advisor you will also support the team leader by providing technical leadership and mentoring to team members.

In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.

It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.

The team 1

The Area Programme Teams enable the delivery of the Environment Agency’s £5.2bn capital programme, protecting people, properties, and the environment from the effects of climate change. Working closely with colleagues and professional partners, we track spend and performance across a suite of projects ranging from the creation and maintenance of flood defence assets to environmental enhancements and Natural Flood Management. Identifying and securing partnership funding is a key aspect in enabling these projects.

Experience/skills Required 1

Through experience to date, you should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build relationships across a diverse customer base.
• Data management skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Strong, effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Coaching and mentoring skills to get the best out of people and support their development.
• Strong organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Delivering results through others; especially important when working across different teams and organisations.
• Decision making, initiative, problem solving, flexibility, and innovation.
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
  

It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had:

• An appreciation of project and programme management.
• Knowledge of funding sources.
  

FCRM experience is not essential. A proactive approach, professionalism, and an eagerness to learn will ensure you’re able to develop and thrive in the role.

Contact and additional information 1

We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 27 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund.

If you have any questions, please do contact Duncan Campbell via: duncan.campbell@environment-agency.gov.uk, or Abi Singleton via: abi.singleton@environment-agency.gov.uk

The role will be based at an EA office, to be agreed with the successful candidate. As we are a dispersed team there is the flexibility of working from home and different offices across East Anglia.

Eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role. Internal candidates ensure you check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this.

Closing Date:

18/12/2023, 23:55 hours

Level of security checks required 1

Basic Check

Competence 1 1

Influences and Persuades Others

Description 1

Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.

Influences and Persuades Others: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.

Please provide a statement of evidence to support how you have demonstrated this.

Competence 2 1

Securing Funding

Description 1

Securing Funding: Negotiates and produces investment programmes and business cases to secure short and long term investment objectives

Please provide a statement of evidence to support how you have demonstrated this.

Competence 3 1

Uses Initiative

Description 1

Uses Initiatve: Takes action before and/or beyond what is required, owning the outcome

Please provide a statement of evidence to support how you have demonstrated this.

Competence 4 1

Communicates Effectively

Description 1

Communicates Effectively: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

Please provide a statement of evidence to support how you have demonstrated this.

Role specific license requirements 1

Driving Licence

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. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.