Overview

Flood and Coastal Risk Management - Advisor - Natural Flood Management (NFM) role. This permanent position supports the £25 million NFM Programme through project tracking, grant management, and secretariat support, with the aim to mainstream innovative NFM approaches into the wider FCERM investment portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead specific workstreams within NFM (e.g., environmental and hydrological monitoring, permitting, or asset management) with initiative and independence.
• Support project tracking, grant management, and secretariat functions for the NFM Programme.
• Coordinate the NFM Community of Practice and respond to stakeholder enquiries.
• Contribute to the mainstreaming of NFM approaches into the wider FCERM investment portfolio.
• Travel as required; hybrid working arrangement with some travel and overnight stays.
• Respond to incidents as part of the role, including availability for incident response or business continuity support. Additional payment and training/workplace adjustments may apply for the incident role.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant qualification or experience in FCRM or a related discipline is essential.
• Experience in: Natural Flood Management – commissioning, funding, delivery, and identifying opportunities and barriers to upscaling.
• Project and grant management experience.
• EA processes and governance (e.g., Scheme of Delegation and assurance).
• Experience building and sustaining stakeholder relationships across delivery bodies.
• Clear, effective communication skills.
• Strong digital and data skills, including coding, Power BI, Power Automate, and effective use of tracking and filing systems.
• Experience using GIS tools and conducting spatial data analysis.

Working Arrangements

We welcome flexible working for all roles. The department works closely with Defra and partners to shape the future of flood resilience and drive innovation.

Contact and Additional Information

If you’ve got questions about the role, please contact:

Eleanor Heron (eleanor.heron@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Jon Hollis (jon.hollis@environment-agency.gov.uk).

Interviews will take place virtually during the week commencing 3 November.

Equal Opportunity and Additional Policy Information

• We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
• We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
• The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by Defra, and is not part of HM Civil Service. For guidance on status and continuous service, please contact your HR team.
• The Environment Agency promotes flexible working patterns, including job share. Please indicate preferred working arrangements on your application.
• Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support applications, but all examples must be truthful and originate from the applicant’s own experience. Plagiarism or misrepresentation may result in disqualification or disciplinary action.

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Finance and Risk Management (FCERM)