City/Town
National
Region
National
Vacancies
1
Salary Minimum
£43,198
Post Type
Permanent
Job ID
33088
Closing date
15 Mar 2026
Published date
16 Feb 2026
Grade
Staff Grade 5
Role type
Administration / Corporate Support, Business Management & Improvement, Operational Delivery
Post type
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
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. The Resource Advisor (RA) is a key technical advisor whose expert resourcing advice enables strategic decision making and supports the tactical procurement, development and deployment of resources across Project & Programme Delivery (PPD) & Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation and also in the wider Integrated Delivery teams.
RAs will not only have relevant experience in a wide range of aspects of resourcing, but demonstrate excellent data analysis abilities and strong interpersonal skills, all of which will give them the confidence to provide robust technical advice in a variety of leadership forums.
A key requirement of this role is to understand Strategic Workforce Plans (SWP) and be able to communicate them effectively to stakeholders. RAs will also be expected to develop solutions to their stakeholder resourcing needs which align with SWP, whilst also taking account of the needs of the individual stakeholders; and to produce, update and maintain tactical resource plans, scenario and succession plans, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities to enable strategic decision making.
We're looking for a forward thinker with a keen eye for detail who works collaboratively with key stakeholders in understanding and ensuring business requirements are met.
As Part of Portfolio Insights and Reporting, our Resource Planning, Assurance & Skills team works with other teams across Project & Programme Delivery (PPD) & Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation, helping to create a better place through our work in Portfolio, Programme and Project Management.
We support both strategic and tactical workforce planning with particular emphasis on developing the skills and capabilities of our workforce to better enable the delivery of the Portfolio
You’ll need to be competent in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with demonstrable experience of undertaking and summarising statistical analysis of multiple complex data sources is essential in this role. You must be highly numerate and enjoy working with figures to analyse and interpret data.
You’ll need a degree level qualification or substantial experience in a relevant subject. You’ll have an understanding of portfolio management, and of resourcing within the P3O framework. Ideally, you’ll have experience of a similar role and working environment, although this is not essential, and knowledge of developing/implementing resource affordability or cost models would be an advantage.
You must be an effective communicator, comfortable working with a range of staff grades and within a changing work environment.
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
Base location can be flexible.
For further information please contact: [email protected]
Interviews due to take place w/c: 30 March 2026
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 had to analyse and interpret data to present your findings to others.
• What was the situation?
• What forms of data did you use?
• How did you ensure the quality of the data?
• 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: Giving a specific example, what was the most effective influencing approach in your last/current role?
• Why do you consider this to be the most effective approach?
• How have you had to flex this approach for different customers?
• Why did you feel you had to adapt your approach?
• 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.
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: Tell me about a time when you have used customer feedback to improve standards of your work.
• How did you obtain the feedback?
• How did it make you feel?
• What was the impact?
• What action did you take?
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.