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Portfolio Officer - 31992

Environment Agency

The Role

Overview

Support portfolio management, data analysis and project coordination for flood risk improvements

Requirements

  • excel
  • powerbi
  • agile
  • project management
  • data analysis
  • automation

What You Bring

-Experience in tackling and automating routine issues with a continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset. -An ability to work with uncertainty and find innovative solutions to solve problems. -The ability to gain credibility, respect and co-operation throughout the business by showing the appropriate collaborative behaviours. -Highly numerate with good data gathering, manipulation and interpretation skills, able to deal with large datasets and multiple users. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required, experience of Power BI / Tableau, (or similar) is desirable. -Administrative and organisational skills, supporting regular meetings, agenda and minutes for the Portfolio governance cycles. -Experience in a project support type role in a complex organisation using Agile and waterfall methodologies. -Financial data management and project planning skills desirable. -Formal project / programme management experience is essential.

The Company

About Environment Agency

-Established to regulate and protect the environment, the agency plays a pivotal role in safeguarding natural resources. -With a mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment, it ensures proper management of water, waste, and air quality. -The agency works on diverse projects, from flood defense systems to energy-efficient infrastructure, enhancing public safety. -Key areas of specialization include water resources, marine protection, waste management, and sustainability in transport and utilities. -It operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, coordinating with governments and private entities to drive environmental improvements. -Notably, it manages complex flood risk programs and pollution control measures, often taking innovative approaches to problem-solving. -The agency is a cornerstone of the UK's environmental policies, ensuring compliance and setting benchmarks for future generations.

Sector Specialisms

Flood management

Waste management

Land pollution regulation

Water pollution regulation

Conservation

Water resources management

Inland rivers management

Estuaries management

Harbours management

Water abstraction licensing

Drinking water supply

Artificial irrigation

Hydro-electricity generation

Environmental regulation

Air quality regulation

Land quality regulation

Water quality regulation

Pollution incident response

Hazardous waste management

Fisheries regulation

Biodiversity management

Habitat restoration

Emergency response

Climate emergency adaptation

Sustainable development

Visa Sponsorship

-not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must check their own visa status.