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Property Advisor - Projects - 34952
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Property Advisor - Projects - 34952
Job Description
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your decisions shape the future of our estate strategy?
Then the Environment Agency’s Corporate Property Team is for you!
We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Corporate Property Team in a pivotal role that will play a key role in delivering transformational changes to our estate model. Working in a small team you will support the Senior Advisors who, in partnership with, area and national operations teams across the business, partners in Defra Group Property, consultants and contractors to deliver an ambitious change programme and shape a corporate property strategy that supports flexible, sustainable working.
The role is challenging but has huge impact. Working to deliver our estate ambition you will be tasked with developing strong relationships across the EA and Defra at all levels to enable delivery. You will offer guidance and advice to areas and national teams on their own estate requirements, and you will help shape our wider strategic thinking.
It is important that you enjoy working independently but also be keen to work collaboratively with Defra and other EA colleagues to ensure the best outcome.
The team
The Estates Team sits within the larger Corporate and National Services Directorate. You can read more about the directorate in the Additional Information pack.
The Estates service extends to 140 people, offering professional support for Environment Agency land, property, compensation and valuation matters. We are core to the delivery of the Agency's £5.2 billion capital programme to better protect 336,000 homes.
Experience/skills Required
We’re looking for someone who is solution-focussed, collaborative in their approach. Someone who can work well under pressure, can influence a diverse stakeholder matrix and who will constructively challenge the norm by thinking creatively and innovatively.
Essentials skills and experience:
Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proven experience in delivering projects to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience of navigating sensitive issues and building trust across teams and senior leadership. Ability to manage conflicting interests and drive consensus under challenging circumstances.
Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and confidently to varied audiences. Skilled at adapting tone and approach to achieve buy-in and manage expectations.
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Experience working in a property-related environment or on accommodation projects.
Contact and additional information
For more information about this role, the Estates team, and the Environment Agency you can download the candidate information pack and additional information pack.
Estates is a dispersed team therefore some national travel will be required. This role is a national role therefore some travel across our corporate estate will be expected.
For further information, you can email the Estates Recruitment Team: RecruitmentEstates@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 16 July via MS Teams.
Competence 1
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Description
Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
In no more than 250 words, please give an example of where you have built and sustained relationships with colleagues or stakeholders to achieve a successful outcome under challenging circumstances.
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to this question that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary".
Competence 2
Achieves Results
Description
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
In no more than 250 words, please give an example of when you have had to prioritise a heavy workload to achieve the best overall outcome for the organisation, including the approach you took?
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to this question that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary".
Competence 3
Influences and Persuades Others
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 no more than 250 words, please describe a time when you successfully persuaded a key stakeholder round to your point of view.
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to this question that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary".
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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 . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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