Transformation Manager – Corporate Optimisation Programme - 34114

Job Description

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.

As a Transformation Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing projects and programmes that deliver improvement and optimisation for the organisation. You will be responsible for a small team of project managers and continuous improvement professionals and be part of a wider team leading on transformation.

You will provide trusted evidence to inform leadership decisions on prioritisation, ensuring optimal delivery of departmental / business strategic objectives in line with organisational priorities to enable delivery of our strategic outcomes outlined in our strategy: EA2030, in an ever-changing landscape.

You will provide high quality portfolio reporting and analysis, capturing, reporting and understanding benefits and efficiencies and continuously improving the portfolio management maturity in the Directorate.

You will drive consistency and alignment across change and transformation activity, ensuring that the directorate adheres to best practice for project, programme and portfolio delivery.

We are a Category 1 responder and all staff are required to take on an incident role. You will be given appropriate training and support to find a role that suits your role and situation.

The team

You’ll join our Transformation Team; a disciplined, value‑driven organisation where change is purposeful, prioritised, delivering measurable improvements for people and the environment.

We’re a dispersed team, working with a wide range of technical/project teams.

We’re part of the Service Transformation Directorate with a mission to lead the strategic transformation of the EA into a digitally enabled powerhouse, providing strategic leadership, direction, and defining the scope and role of EA service transformation.

Experience/skills Required

Work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, encouraging diversity of thought in our work.

Programme/Project Management within a portfolio: championing good practice and innovation to deliver improvement initiatives.

Detailed knowledge of programme planning, prioritisation and assurance, and delivering projects and programmes of work in a complex business environment.

Good knowledge and experience of business case development, resource management, business change and implementation.

Networking skills to work across the business, driving complex programmes of work collaboratively and at pace.

Excellent stakeholder engagement with the ability to influence senior key stakeholders and manage conflict effectively and efficiently.

Be able to demonstrate persistence and resilience, achieving success by delivery despite obstacles or setbacks

An empathetic leader, able to harness team strengths and safeguard/enhance wellbeing.

Professional qualifications preferred: Programme/Project Management, Change Management, Continuous Improvement (eg Lean Six Sigma)

Contact and additional information

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.

You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.

We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.

Please read the Candidate Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact anna.edwards@environment-agency.gov.uk

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.

Length of contract

Up to 12 Months

Competence 1

Programme and Project Management

Description

Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.

More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.

Feedback is generally not available at sift stage

QUESTION: Tell us about your Portfolio, Programme and Project Management skills, experience and achievements that are relevant to this job with specific reference to work you have successfully delivered.

Competence 2

Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality

Description

Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.

More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

QUESTION: Tell us about an improvement initiative that you led where you successfully identified and implemented opportunities to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of a process or system.

Competence 3

Delivers Results Through Others

Description

Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.

More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

QUESTION: Tell us about how you work to harness resources of other people/teams to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures. In particular, how you delegate suitable responsibilities and encourage people/the team to take personal responsibility.

Competence 4

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.

More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

QUESTION: Tell us about your experience of presenting initiatives to senior colleagues in a convincing and attractive way that has won people over, encouraging them to follow your plans willingly, perhaps succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail

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.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.