OverviewFlood and Coastal Risk Management - Advisor - Natural Flood Management (NFM) role. We’re on an ambitious journey to embed nature-based solutions at the heart of flood resilience. As outlined in our FCERM Strategy and Roadmap, NFM plays a vital role in reducing flood risk while delivering wider benefits for nature, communities, and society. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to help deliver and upscale NFM across England. You’ll support our £25 million NFM Programme through project tracking, grant management, and secretariat support. You’ll also help mainstream innovative approaches trialled through the programme into the wider FCERM investment portfolio.In addition, you’ll coordinate the NFM Community of Practice and respond to stakeholder enquiries. We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead specific workstreams - such as environmental and hydrological monitoring, permitting, or asset management - with initiative and independence. The role involves hybrid working, with some travel and overnight stays.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.The teamYou’ll join a small, inclusive Natural Flood Management Team within the Strategy and Adaptation Department of our national Flood and Coastal Risk Management Directorate. We’re a collaborative and passionate team, driving forward NFM. The department works closely with Defra and other partners to shape the future of flood resilience, set strategic direction, and drive innovation. It’s a dynamic space, and we welcome flexible working for all roles.Responsibilities and requirementsExperience/skills RequiredWe’re seeking a proactive individual with a strong track record of delivering results. You’ll be confident managing a varied workload, coordinating across teams, and progressing work independently. A relevant qualification or experience in FCRM or a related discipline is essential. We welcome candidates with experience in:Natural Flood Management – commissioning, funding, delivery, and identifying opportunities and barriers to upscalingProject and grant managementEA processes and governance (e.g. Scheme of Delegation and assurance)Building and sustaining stakeholder relationships, including supporting a wide range of delivery bodiesClear, effective communicationStrong digital and data skills, including coding, Power BI, Power Automate and effective use of tracking and filing systemsUsing GIS tools and carrying out spatial data analysisWe’re committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.Contact and additional informationIf you’ve got questions about the role, contact Eleanor Heron (eleanor.heron@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Jon Hollis (jon.hollis@environment-agency.gov.uk). Interviews will take place virtually week commencing 3rd November.CompetenciesAchieves ResultsDescribe a time when you delivered a complex or challenging outcome despite incomplete information or uncertainty. How did you approach the situation, and what steps did you take to move forward and achieve results?Manages SelfDescribe a work example where you used personal organisation and resilience to manage a demanding situation. What techniques helped you stay effective and maintain wellbeing?Works in TeamsDescribe how your behaviour, skills, and knowledge contributed to a team’s effectiveness. What was the outcome, and what are you proud to have achieved as part of that team?Data and Information ManagementDescribe a time you collected, analysed, and interpreted a complex data set. How did you approach the task, what tools did you use, and how did you present your findings?Notes If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. 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 unsure, contact your HR Team. We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. Please include information about your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. 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