Overview

Flood and Coastal Risk Management - Advisor - Natural Flood Management (NFM). This permanent role supports delivering and upscaling NFM across England and contributes to the £25 million NFM Programme through project tracking, grant management, and secretariat support. The role also mainstreams innovative approaches trialled through the programme into the wider FCERM investment portfolio and coordinates the NFM Community of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead specific workstreams (e.g., environmental and hydrological monitoring, permitting, or asset management) with initiative and independence.
• Coordinate the NFM Community of Practice and respond to stakeholder enquiries.
• Support project tracking, grant management, and programme delivery for the NFM Programme.
• Help mainstream innovative approaches into the wider FCERM investment portfolio.
• Respond to incidents as part of the role, with potential for additional payment and training; provide business continuity support during incidents.
• Travel and overnight stays as required; hybrid working arrangement.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proactive individual with a strong track record of delivering results; able to manage a varied workload and coordinate across teams.
• A relevant qualification or experience in FCRM or related discipline essential.
• Experience in Natural Flood Management – commissioning, funding, delivery, and upscaling opportunities and barriers.
• Project and grant management; EA processes and governance (e.g., Scheme of Delegation and assurance).
• Stakeholder relationship building across delivery bodies; clear, effective communication.
• Strong digital and data skills (coding, Power BI, Power Automate) and effective use of tracking/filing systems; GIS tools and spatial data analysis.

Additional Information

• Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce; flexible working is welcome, including job share. A Guaranteed Interview Policy exists to support applicants with disabilities.
• Contact for role questions: Eleanor Heron (eleanor.heron@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Jon Hollis (jon.hollis@environment-agency.gov.uk).
• Interviews expected virtually in the week commencing 3 November.
• Note: Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; continuous service considerations apply as specified in guidance. If unsure, consult your HR team.

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