Project Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Environment Agency Full time

Number of jobs available- 1
- Region- South West
- City/Town- Blandford Forum, Bridgwater
- Grade- Staff Grade 5
- Post Type- Fixed Term
- Working Pattern- Full Time
- Role Type- Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery, Project Delivery
- Salary Minimum- £37,462 Pro-rata
- Job description- This is a 12 month opportunity to join the Wessex Partnerships and Strategic Overview teams in developing and delivering capital flood risk management projects. The role will involve working with internal and external customers to help ensure flood risk is managed effectively, and in a sustainable way, for our communities
The work will be varied and will include strategy development of the future capital investment programme, developing business cases that support project delivery, and pursuing opportunities to secure funding from other sources to make projects deliverable. The work will be varied and will include development of the future capital investment programme, developing business cases that support project delivery, and pursuing opportunities to secure funding from other sources to make projects deliverable. Our teams work closely with other risk management authorities and seek to work in partnership, aligning programmes, where feasible.
We are a busy team engaging with communities, developers, consultants, and internal teams to manage and reduce flood risk in Wessex Area.
Preparing for and responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents, or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
For more information about working for the Environment Agency and what we do visit our careers page environmentagencycareers.co.uk
- The team- Partnerships & Strategic Overview support the whole lifecycle of our flood and coastal risk management assets. We use a wide range of skills to help us plan. They include the analysis of data to inform future investment plans, engagement with communities and professional partners and developing strategic approaches to future flood risk management. We work in partnership with communities and other organisations to reduce the risk of flooding to people and property.
- Experience/skills required- You will be a confident communicator, with excellent customer service skills, working with internal, external partners and members of the public. Your enthusiasm, ambition and good organisational skills will help you to achieve defined deadlines and targets. You are happy to work on your own initiative or as part of a wider team.
We require different skills focused on flood risk but also:

- Project development
- Rivers and coast engineering
- Planning and permitting activities
- Influencing and negotiation
- Evidence based modelling
- GIS and data management

Formal qualifications and some experience through to no formal qualification and substantial experience is acceptable. A driving license is desirable.
Contact and additional information-
The role can be based at either our Blandford Forum or Bridgwater Offices, with flexible home working included. As a dispersed team, there is an occasional need to travel. Flexible working arrangements are in place to support your work/life balance.
We’re looking for applicants who believe that having a truly diverse, representative, and engaged workforce is fundamental to protect the environment and effectively serve our communities.
For more information about the role please contact Paul Olejnik on 07776453725 or Matt Akers on 07810757932.



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