Overview

We are looking for a Project Support Officer to support the delivery of exciting, innovative projects including flood risk management studies and schemes that reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment. You will support Project Managers and project teams to deliver their projects. There will also be opportunities to provide administrative and logistical support to our wider team. You will become involved in a range of activities such as handling and processing data, tracking finances, setting up new project workspaces, organising meetings, and taking minutes, preparing notice of entry letters and public newsletters, ordering site signage, running reports, and accompanying Project Managers on site visits.

Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. The team is Project and Programme Delivery (PPD), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. Our teams provide the Environment Agency with a professional project and programme management service to deliver flood risk management, environmental improvements, and shared ownership with local communities.

Although dispersed through offices across the region we create collaborative spaces to share learning and develop our people.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and project teams to deliver projects.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the wider team.
• Handle and process data, track finances, set up new project workspaces, organise meetings, take minutes, and prepare notices and public newsletters.
• Order site signage, run reports, and accompany Project Managers on site visits.
• Develop interpersonal skills and build professional relationships.
• Learn to apply legislation, policy and guidance and communicate with wide and diverse groups.

You will be fully immersed in a professional project management service and, as you grow in confidence, we will support your ambitions, helping you use the experience as a springboard for your career.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience in using MS Office, particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines with appropriate support.
• Experience in accurate data management, report writing and presenting relevant information to stakeholders.
• Efficient and adaptable communication skills for a variety of audiences.
• Organisational and planning skills.

Desirable: Academic qualification (eg A-Levels). Subjects advantageous include maths/statistics, geography, English, environmental studies, business studies, economics, or computer science. Experience working in formal project environments and customer-facing roles, working knowledge of information sharing platforms (SharePoint).

Additional Information

• This role does NOT qualify for sponsorship.
• Flexible working is supported; include information about your preferred working arrangements on your application.
• Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment, where minimum criteria are met.
• The role will be fulfilled from either Bristol or Exeter offices with regular travel to project sites and meetings; occasional overnight stays may be necessary.
• For more information please contact: carl.atkinson@environment-agency.gov.uk
• Interviews take place w/c: 20th October.

Note: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job shares.