Title

Major Projects Senior Analyst – 35846

City/Town

All

Region

National

Vacancies

1

Salary Minimum

£54,940

Post Type

Permanent

Job ID

35846

Closing date

24 Aug 2026

Published date

27 Jul 2026

Grade

Staff Grade 6

Role type

Analytical, Project Delivery

Post type

Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours

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Basic Check

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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.We are seeking an experienced and credible project or data professional to join Project & Programme Delivery(PPD) as the Major Projects Senior Analyst in the Major Project Centre of Excellence.This pivotal technical leadership role will provide expert data analysis, delivery insight and reporting support to Major Project delivery teams to help them achieve their outcomes and embed learning across the community.As a member of the Centre of Excellence team, you will contribute to data strategy, embed transformation and drive continuous improvement. You will also be expected to deputise for the G7 Governance, Configuration, Risk,Assurance and Reporting Manager for Major Projects. You will play a key role in embedding new ways of working introduced through the Aurora programme, supporting a more resilient, confident and high performing delivery system.Working closely with Project Directors, major project delivery teams and external partners, you will develop and champion best practice in project and programme management information, and drive consistency in reporting tools and artefacts.You will provide clear technical leadership, championing data standards and ensuring clarity and consistency in reporting across all major projects, applying systems thinking to understand interdependencies and support effective decision-making in complex environments. You will help teams to navigate complexity and change, maintaining a focus on outcomes, value for money and delivery confidence.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.
The Team:
The Major Projects Centre of Excellence is a new team being established under the Deputy Director for Major Projects. The team will support major project delivery teams to embed the requirements of the Teal Book. Drawing from experienced major project professionals the team ethos is ‘for major projects by major projects’, collectively working together as one team to improve delivery confidence and share best practice across the major project community.
Experience/Skills Required:
We are looking for someone who:• Has substantial practical experience in the development of Major Projects dashboards and management information, and is recognised as an expert in their field• Brings strong professional judgement, analytical thinking and the ability to lead through ambiguity and transformation• Applies systems thinking to understand complex delivery, identify interdependencies and drive outcome-focused solutions• Has a strong track record of developing and implementing best practice in risk management and reporting within Major Projects• Can influence senior stakeholders through impactful data presentation and build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders• Holds a Masters qualification in Systems Thinking or is working towards oneThis role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Major Projects within PPD as we embed the Teal Book and Government Functional Standard into our ways of working.
Contact and Additional Information:
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.Base location can be flexible but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.For further information please contact: Sonal Mitra ([email protected])Interviews due to take place w/c: 21st September 2026#LI-DNI
Competence 1:
Programme and Project Management
Competence 1 Description:
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.

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 major project that you have been involved with where you have used insights from data analysis to enable successful delivery. Tell us what tools, systems and processes you used to do this and who you needed to work with.

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.
Competence 2:
Influences and Persuades Others
Competence 2 Description:
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.

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: Give an example of when you have used data analysis to influence and persuade on a complex issue, presenting your findings to stakeholders.

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.
Competence 3:
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Competence 3 Description:
Develops and maintains effective working relationships

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: Please describe how you have managed relationships with internal and external parties through the development of a reporting dashboard using diverse data sources.

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.
Competence 4:
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Competence 4 Description:
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.

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: Provide a specific example of when you have identified and delivered a solution by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives, and taking sound and timely decisions.

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.
Competence 5:
Data and Information Management
Competence 5 Description:
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

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: Please describe a time when you needed to apply systems thinking to understand interdependencies and support effective decision-making in a complex environment.

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.

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