Job Description Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you This is an exciting opportunity to support us with implementing our new risk management framework and deliver a programme of activities to strengthen and embed our approach to risk management across all levels of the organisation. We are seeking a risk specialist who has previous experience in a risk management role to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert advice and developing tools and guidance to support staff to identify, assess, mitigate and monitor risks effectively and consistently. Responsibilities include: Collaborate with teams and colleagues across the organisation to embed our risk management framework Deliver a programme of risk management activities and initiatives, ensuring they are successfully implemented and embedded across the organisation Maintain our risk tools and guidance, ensuring they remain fit for purpose, developing new processes and procedures as required Design and deliver engaging training materials and facilitate risk workshops to enhance risk awareness across the organisation Provide advice and support on risk management matters, enabling teams to identify, assess and monitor risks that could impact the organisation Implement and manage our risk management communities of practice Analyse data and produce regular reports and management information, presenting complex information in a simplified and engaging way Investigate when risks materialise, identifying and implementing improvements. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be asked 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 will be available to support you with your incident role. The team The Risk and Assurance Team sits within the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance Directorate and performs a ‘second line of defence’ role. We set out processes, standards and procedures to enable risks to be managed effectively and consistently at all levels of the organisation. We provide expert advice and develop training, resources and guidance to support staff. Experience/skills Required You will need to have previous experience working in a risk management role, ideally performing a ‘second line of defence’ function. You will also need: an awareness of the Orange Book and an understanding of risk management principles including risk governance and assurance a proven track record of successfully managing projects, proactively monitoring and following up progress against targets, taking action or escalating where necessary to be innovative and a good problem solver with the ability and confidence to make timely decisions excellent influencing and persuading skills with a proven ability to achieve results excellent data analytical skills, with a focus on quality and attention to detail excellent written and verbal communications skills and be able to work with a wide range stakeholders, providing advice and guidance. Ideally, you will also have: A risk management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g IRMCert) Experience using PowerBI/ Power Apps Contact and additional information This is a fixed term contract post for 12 months. If you are an internal candidate, you must seek your line managers permission to apply prior to applying. This is a hybrid role, so the successful candidate can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel will be required to attend national meetings, with some overnight stays. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. For questions relating to these roles, please contact Luke Thompson (luke.thompsonenvironment-agency.gov.uk) Interviews are expected be held on 17 and 18 October, using MS Teams. If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post. Length of contract Up to 12 months Competence 1 Influences and Persuades Others Description Description: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail. In this role, you will need to influence and persuade a variety of stakeholders. Please tell us how you influenced others to change their plans, or approach something in a different way, to achieve the best outcome for the business? Competence 2 Achieves Results Description Definition: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results This role will require you to manage a varied workload, often with competing priorities and deadlines. Describe a time where you have delivered a significant piece of work in the face of considerable challenges and obstacles. How did you overcome these to meet deadlines and ensure quality was not compromised. Competence 3 Data and Information Management Description Definition: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes. In this role you will collect and analyse a variety of data relating to risks from a variety of sources and use this to produce reports. Describe a time when you have collected and interpreted a variety of complex data and information to produce reports. How did you ensure this was understood by the audience? How was the data analysis used? If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, 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 you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team. We are fully 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. The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. 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