The team
As a member of the Thames Strategy, Planning & Catchment Engagement Team in the Environment, Planning and Engagement Department you will join a dynamic group that delivers a variety of environmental projects. Working in partnership with both internal and external partners, the team focusses on integrated outcomes to deliver multiple benefits for the environment. We are a friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive team with a good reputation for working across functions and organisations.
Experience/skills required
- We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, able to facilitate and influence internal teams to integrate our catchment management by bringing people together, encouraging innovation and harnessing other’s experience.
- Working collaboratively with Catchment Partnerships and other stakeholders, you will identify, develop, and deliver partnership projects in the catchments.
- You will provide project management support for Environment Agency funded projects, seeking funding and opportunities to achieve multiple benefits from other projects and developments.
- You will help partners understand our data, evidence, and processes, using this to identify and influence opportunities for environmental improvements.
- You will communicate our priorities to catchment partnerships and wider, ensuring that we get the best environmental outcomes from the funding and opportunities available.
As Catchment Coordinator, you'll work closely with a wide range of external partners (including conservation charities, landowners and Local Authorities) and internal teams, taking an integrated catchment-based approach.
- You'll work together to identify and drive activities that offer multiple benefits and ensure that environmental improvements are delivered through effective and innovative interventions in the catchment.
- You'll work very closely with Catchment Partnerships and other stakeholders to identify, develop and deliver partnership projects in the catchment and look for funding opportunities.
- You'll communicate the Environment Agency's priorities and help others to understand our data, evidence and processes, ensuring that we get the best environmental outcomes.
- You will work with Area teams and partners to better integrate the business, specifically by leading on virtual catchment delivery teams. An integrated catchment-based approach is essential, and you will need to use environmental data to develop projects with multiple benefits.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.