Job Description

Asset Performance Officer - Broadland - 31323

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Asset Performance Officer - Broadland - 31323

Number of jobs available
2
Region
East of England
City/Town
Norwich
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP DRAGONFLY HOUSE, NR3 1UB
Grade
Staff Grade 4
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Health and Safety, Operational Delivery, Programme and Project Management, Security
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Salary Minimum
33,000
Closing Date:
21/07/2025, 23:55 hours


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Security checks level
Basic Check
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of our Asset Performance (AP) Teams within East Anglia.




You will take an active role in managing our Flood Risk Assets which includes Public Safety assessments on assets, data management and communicating with the public and other stakeholders. In addition to this your work area's may include supporting projects and travelling across East Anglia (EAN) to support other AP teams when required. Your work will be varied, and you will be supported to grow your skills, knowledge and experience in your role.



This role requires a diverse range of transferrable skills. Working closely with other colleagues and teams, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:

leading on public safety risk assessments and compliance for the team asset inspections (including coordinating specialist inspections) data input and improvement managing maintenance contractors work planning asset repair projects and supporting paperwork working with communities and partners incident response.


The role will involve travelling to multiple sites around East Anglia. A vehicle will be available for you to use for business travel, so a full UK Driving Licence is essential.



As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment, PPE and training required to enable you to complete your job both safely and to the high standards which we set ourselves.



In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We're all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.



It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
The team
The Broadland Team sits within the Asset Performance department in local operations and is responsible for many operational and linear assets including 200km of flood embankment.




The assets mitigate flood risk to communities and environmentally sensitive habitats.




We work closely with other organisations including the Broads Authority and the Internal Drainage Boards. Part of your role will be working with a wide range of different teams within the agency to ensure delivery of key priorities.
Experience/skills required
Essential:

Excellent communication skills. A desire to learn and participate in improving ways of working. Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers. An appreciation of asset management. Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team to make decisions and achieve planned outcomes. Good organisational skills and a knowledge of a range of IT packages such as MS Office and generic databases. Full UK driving licence.


It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had:

Experience carrying out Public Safety Risk Assessments. Administering asset data and reporting on performance experience. Experience Managing contractors. Asset management qualifications. Experience with using Asset Information Management Systems (AIMS)


The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.
Contact and additional information
You'll be based at Dragonfly House, Norwich. However, there is some flexibility to work from home.



Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please see the candidate pack for more information.



We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.



Please note this role does NOT qualify for skilled worker sponsorship. Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration where you can seek professional expert advice.




Interviews are planned to be held late July in person at Dragonfly House, Norwich but may be subject to change.




If you have any questions please contact Leanne Taylor-Michel via: leanne.taylor-michel@environment-agency.gov.uk
Competence 1
Works in Teams
Description
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.



Working within a team is a vital part of the Environment Agencies principles and is essential for the efficient delivery of our goals.

Please provide an example of where you have worked co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals and what were the dynamics involved that contributed to a successful result.
Competence 2
Data and Information Management
Description
Data underpins everything we do. So, it is of utmost importance that our asset data is accurate, complete and secure.



Please describe how you have gathered, recorded and used asset data to achieve a desired outcome.
Competence 3
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Description
Once trained, part of your role in Asset Performance Team could include carrying out Public Safety Risk Assessments and ensuring our team's compliance with our policy. This will involve visiting all of our sites as part of a rolling programme of inspections.



You will be out in the field frequently, often lone working. Please give some examples of how you manage your own health and safety at work
Competence 4
Communicates Effectively
Description
Would be expected to deliver key information to both the public and key stakeholders in line with business strategy.



Please describe an occasion where you have had to deliver a difficult message or technical information to an audience and how did you ensure that the information was effectively communicated and understood. Highlight any difficulties you had and how they were overcome.
Role specific license requirements
Driving Licence - Eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role. Internal candidates ensure you check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.

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.