Coastal Flood Risk Modelling Senior Technical Advisor - 32114 Job Description The Environment Agency are fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued. You will be part of a key team of experts in coastal flood risk modelling, providing an essential part of the evidence base to support the Environment Agency’s Asset Management programme and supporting reducing the flood risk to people across the country. Responsibilities You will be responsible for dealing with some of the most complex flood risk modelling challenges faced on England’s varied coastline. You will be a technical expert in coastal flood risk modelling, providing expert advice and offering technical solutions. You will champion the importance of coastal flood risk modelling evidence within the business. This role involves working with others to identify skills gaps and helping to drive improvements in the modelling capabilities of our teams. You will be mindful of our corporate priorities, programmes of work, and funding sources. Using these skills and information, you will regularly work with senior management to flag issues, create, share, and drive solutions. In this role, you will be a leading force for coastal flood risk modelling in the Environment Agency. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and workplace adjustments will be available to support you with your incident role. Experience and Skills Required

expert technical leadership, knowledge, and skills relating to coastal flood risk modelling the use of a variety of tools, such as the numerous coastal flood risk modelling packages used currently in the industry application and development of modelling technical standards and guidance supporting and responding to escalated issues effectively prioritising across a wide set of responsibilities excellent communication skills, proactively engaging with colleagues and delivery partners constructively challenging the technical performance of colleagues and delivery partners using technical knowledge to help influence at a strategic level, through explaining complex issues in a simple way that attracts and holds attention supporting, encouraging and developing the skills of technical colleagues.

Contact and Additional Information The successful candidate will be based out of their nearest Environment Agency office location and work in a hybrid manner of office and home based activity. Full funding is available for membership and accreditation at relevant professional bodies, along with further professional qualifications. For more information please see the candidate pack. The recruiting manager for this role is keith.nursey@environment-agency.gov.uk. Competences Competence 1 – Communicates Effectively Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively through speech and writing. Please describe a time you have had to use a range of communication methods to inspire a group of people to act on a technical problem. Please include the nature of the problem, the people you were communicating with, and the outcome. Competence 2 – Numerical Modelling and Forecasting Is an expert in coastal flood risk modelling and can demonstrate a depth of technical knowledge and practical application of methods and approaches. Interprets data and information to model the state of the environment, including large‑scale trends such as climate change. Please can you describe a situation where you used your flood risk modelling skills, knowledge and experience to support others in resolving a complex coastal flood risk modelling challenge. Please include how you determined the challenge, the skills, knowledge and experience you used, and the outcome. Competence 3 – Takes Decisions and Solves Problems Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions. In the context of flood risk modelling, tell us about a time when you have been faced with an especially complex issue and have had to decide the correct course of action. Describe how you gathered the information, your decision making criteria, how you involved stakeholders, and any learning. Competence 4 – Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, and processes, without compromising quality or accuracy. Describe a time when you identified an opportunity to improve efficiency or accuracy within a process, service or way of working. What actions did you take, what was the outcome, and what would you do differently if faced with a similar situation again? Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Project Management and Information Technology EEO Statement The Environment Agency is 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. Artificial Intelligence 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr