City/Town
Various
Region
National
Vacancies
1
Salary Minimum
£54,940
Post Type
Permanent
Job ID
35438
Closing date
28 Jul 2026
Published date
13 Jul 2026
Grade
Staff Grade 6
Role type
Architecture and Data, Programme and Project Management
Security check
Basic Check
Job description
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
We require a highly organised and proactive individual to lead the sub-team within the Benefits Outcome & Performance Team that leads on managing in-year finance, properties benefitting outcomes and wider portfolio level reporting to Boards and Committees, all in connection with the Environment Agency's Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Investment Programme. This a critical role to ensure we take the right management actions to spend to budget, achieve the corporate target of properties benefitting and continue to demonstrate that we have grip on delivery.
The successful candidate will lead the sub team and work closely with Programme and Projects Teams as well as Defra Finance and Defra Flood Policy colleagues. You and your team will bring together data and information from teams across the Environment Agency using data from Project Management systems and Finance Systems. You will work across teams and senior stakeholders where excellent analytical, influencing and presentation skills will be required.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and be capable of planning and co-ordinating action. They will be an excellent pro-active problem solver, providing realistic ideas and solutions to complex problems within challenging timescales. They will also be able to influence senior people across different teams and disciplines to support delivery of the FCRM Investment programme. Knowledge of existing FCRM outcome reporting systems and Finance Management is desirable to undertake this role.
When completing your application please tell us why you think you would be suitable for the role and what skills and experience you would bring to the role.
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration, where you can seek professional advice based on your personal circumstances in regard to options for obtaining right to work in the UK.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
For further information please contact:
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When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Question:
Describe a time when you have demonstrated leadership to deliver a complex task through others. What action did you take to make sure it stayed on track, and what was the outcome?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Question:
Describe a time when your personal commitment or enthusiasm helped a team overcome a difficult period. What actions did you take? How did people respond? What impact did it have?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Question:
Describe a time when you have had to work hard to achieve a particularly challenging task. What did you do to make sure the piece of work was a success? How did you know if you were successful?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Question:
Describe a time when your communication skills enabled a significant outcome. In your answer, please explain how you engaged senior leaders or governance forums, communicated key messages to stakeholders, and achieved the desired result
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
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.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.