Project Support Officer - 30884

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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 embrace equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.
Ready to make a difference? We are looking for Project Support Officers to join our team delivering transformative flood risk management projects across; Cumbria & Lancashire and Greater Manchester, Merseyside & Cheshire.
The main role of the PSO's is to provide support to project teams.
You will be assisting Project Managers with administrative, financial, data or organisational tasks supporting the delivery of their workstreams.
These are valued roles with a diverse range of work, giving you an in-depth insight into project management.
You will become involved in a range of activities such as managing mailboxes, handling and processing data, creating GIS layers, setting up new project workspaces, organising and taking meeting minutes, preparing notice of entry letters and public newsletters, ordering site signage, running reports, and accompanying Project Managers on site visits.
You'll develop your interpersonal skills, building a network of relationships.
You will learn how to apply environmental legislation, policy and guidance and will be fully immersed in a professional project management service.
As you grow in confidence, we'll support your ambitions too, helping you use the experience as a springboard for your career.
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 teamWe are the Programme and Contracts Management team (PCM), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management.
The North-West PCM hub is led by a Delivery Manager overseeing approximately 75 staff, supported by Programme Specialists, Programme Managers and Project Team Managers (PTM).
Each PTM manages Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Support Officers who manage the delivery of projects within our flood & coastal erosion risk management programme using our framework supplierExperience/skills RequiredEssential:
Experience using MS Office, particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
Ability to prioritise workload, meeting deadlines, with relevant support.
Experience in accurate data management, report writing, presenting relevant information to stakeholders.
Efficient, adaptable communication skills, with a variety of audiences.
Organisational and planning skills.
DesirableA Levels (or equivalent).
Subjects that are particularly advantageous include maths/statistics, geography, English, environmental studies, business studies, economics, computer science.
This role interacts with many different contacts across the Environment Agency, so a background of working in a customer-facing environment, demonstrating good communication skills useful.
You should be positive, keen to help colleagues and take pride in your work.
Experience or exposure of working in a project environment.
We are keen to explore transferrable skills if unsure whether this role is for you, please contact the hiring manager.
Capabilities to be demonstrated include:
Communicates EffectivelyAchieves ResultsData and Information ManagementWorks in TeamsContact and additional informationPlease note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit
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net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-3/brand-2/user-876164/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/29988-Diffuse-Water-Pollution-Plans-Nutrient-Planner-for-Protected-Areas-29988/en-GBBenefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement.
Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance.
Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional developmentThe role requires regular travel to sites and meetings in other offices; overnight stays may be required.
A driving licence is requiredPlease state your preferred office location (Warrington, Preston or Penrith) when applying.
For further information contact:
Duncan.
McKechnie@environment-agency.
ukInterviews are anticipated to occur w/c:
23/6/2025Competence 1Communicates EffectivelyDescriptionDescription:
Listens and questions to understand and engage.
Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively through speech and writing.
Question:
Please tell us about a situation where you have used your communication skills to explain an issue to a group of people?PLEASE NOTE:
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
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.
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.
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 2Achieves ResultsDescriptionDescription:
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of resultsQuestion:
Describe a time when you had to take responsibility for delivery of a key piece of work.
What was the work you were involved in? How did you ensure it was completed to a satisfactory standard? What challenges did you face?PLEASE NOTE:
You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 3Data and Information ManagementDescriptionDescription:
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops, and shares data, material, or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Give an example of when you have had to analyse and interpret data and present your findings to others.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and expe.