Communications and Engagement Senior Advisor

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Communications and Engagement Senior Advisor - Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management - 26761Number of jobs available1RegionSouth WestCity/TownBodmin , ExeterBuilding/SiteSir John Moore House, Manley HouseGradeStaff Grade 6Post TypeFixed TermWorking PatternFull TimeRole TypeOperational DeliverySalary Minimum£47,646 pro-rataJob descriptionDo you enjoy working with a variety of different people and organisations - some of whose views will agree with ours, some whose don't? Do you enjoy making sure the views of the communities we serve are taken into account in flooding and environmental projects and programmes? Would you enjoy working across the beautiful environment of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly? Are you a seasoned communications and engagement professional who is ready to lead on several exciting projects and programmes AND work within a fantastic team and department where you can really make a difference. If YES, then we would love to hear from you and would welcome your application to this role. In return, we can offer you a really stimulating experience and the chance to work with some great people in a beautiful place.Current projects you would be working on include:- The Dartmoor Headwaters Project- Looe- Powderham BanksThis is a senior post so you will be expected to work with very little supervision. You will be expected to react with your own initiative to sometimes complex, controversial and political incidents that cover not only flood risk management, but sometimes other environmental issues - are you prepared to 'get stuck in' and be part of a wider team of leaders?In addition, you will also be expected to deliver one of our Duty Incident Management roles, likely communication and engagement cell lead.The teamThe role sits within the new RMA and Environment Project Development Delivery Team, part the Partnerships and Strategic Overview team in our FCRM department. This team focuses on the development and delivery of projects lead by RMAs and where nature-based solutions are the approach to increasing resilience to catchments and communities. Both these areas are key to the delivery of the National FCERM strategy and better protecting 314,000 properties between now and 2027.Experience/skills requiredWe are seeking a team player who will have the opportunity to demonstrate the following:- Exceptional leadership and technical competency in Communications and Engagement- A high degree of confidence in dealing with difficult public relations situations and able to resolve them with calmness and professionalism-Be able to advise others without communications and engagement expertise, on the right course of action, to get the best results- Champion the importance the importance of communications and engagement in strategy, programme and project development and delivery- Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external partners and colleagues to ensure the development and delivery of high-quality FCERM Projects.- Has strong, effective communication skills (written, graphical and verbal) and a proven ability to work with others across external and internal teams.Contact and additional informationIf you would like to know more, please contact Tom Fletcher, DCIS RMA and Environment Project and Development Team Leader, tom.fletcher@environment-agency.gov.uk or telephone: +442084746363Job description attachment 1Candidate packClosing Date:17/06/2023, 23:55 hoursLevel of security checks requiredBasic CheckLength of contractup to 1 yearCompetence 1Focuses on Customers and PartnersDescriptionCan you please describe where you have been involved in a communications and engagement situation that has involved some really challenging circumstances. What skills and techniques did you employ to ensure all stakeholders were heard (no matter what their views) and how did you always remain calm and professional? What part did you play? What was the outcome? What did you learn from the situation?Competence 2Customer and Partner RelationsDescriptionHow have you identified and engaged with customers and partners in consultation over organisational initiatives? What skills and knowledge do you have to make sure this happens effectively? Can you please identify any relevant theories and models you know of and have used?Competence 3Influences and Persuades OthersDescriptionYou will not have any direct reports in this role. However, you will have a senior leadership role within the department. Can you please highlight where you have influenced others and demonstrated leadership on communications and engagement issues? What leadership style did you use? Did you have to change your original ambitions to consider the views of others? Please illustrate with relevant case studies and/or examples.Competence 4Manages SelfDescriptionWhat techniques do you use to ensure you are aware of your own strengths and weaknesses? How have you used this to ensure your own professional development goes in the right direction? How do you prioritise your workload to ensure you deliver the best possible results?Role specific license requirementsDriving LicenseIf 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 . 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