Job Description

Asset Performance Team Member - 32366

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Asset Performance Team Member - 32366

Number of jobs available
3
Region
East of England
City/Town
Ely , Huntingdon , King's Lynn
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP EA BRAMPTON OFFICE, PE28 4NE, DEFRA GRP EA ELY OFFICE, CB7 4TX, DEFRA GRP EA KINGS LYNN OFFICE, PE30 5LX
Grade
Staff Grade 3
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Administration / Corporate Support, Analytical, Knowledge & Information Management
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
29,751
Closing Date:
10/12/2025, 23:55 hours


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Basic Check
Job description
We have exciting opportunities to join one of our Asset Performance (AP) Teams within East Anglia.




You'll take an active role in supporting the Asset Performance teams, which will likely include duties such as; team inbox management, record management, responding to customer requests, data management, as well as communicating with other teams within the Environment Agency, the public and other stakeholders. You'll carry out asset inspections and may also be asked to assist with public safety inspections. Your work will be varied, and you'll be supported to grow your skills, knowledge and experience in your role.




The role could involve being outdoors and occasionally travelling to different areas around East Anglia, working on behalf of various Asset Performance teams. A vehicle will be available for you to use for business travel. PPE and training will be provided 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.




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 how you will support with this.




We have three roles available, which whilst they may have primary regions of focus, will assist where needed across the East Anglia area. One role will be based in the King's Lynn depot, and two of the roles will be based in either the Brampton (Huntingdon) or Ely offices.
The team
The Asset Performance Teams sit within the Flood and Coastal Risk Management Department in Local Operations.




The Asset Performance teams look after a wide range of flood risk assets and main river catchments that include strategically important assets with the aim of protecting People, Property and communities from flood risk
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. 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. Full UK driving license.


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




Experience of handling asset data and reporting on performance Experience of doing asset or safety inspections Experience of using the Asset Information Management System (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
One role will be based at the King's Lynn depot, and two will be based at either the Brampton (Huntingdon) or Ely offices.




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.




Interviews are planned to be held on week commencing 12/01/2026, in person, in Ely, but may be subject to change.




If you have any questions please contact Craig Law (King's Lynn vacancy) or James Fox (Brampton/Ely vacancy) via: craig.law@environment-agency.gov.uk or james.fox@environment-agency.gov.uk




Please note, this role does not qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI), where you can seek professional expert advice.
Competence 1
Manages Self
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.



Please provide an example of a time when you have had to manage multiple items of work, balancing conflicting priorities and deadlines.

What were the work areas? How did you successfully manage this situation? Is there anything you would have done differently?
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
Communicates Effectively
Description
Communication is vital in everything we do at the Environment Agency. It ensures the correct information and messages get to the right people at the right time.


Please give us an example of a time when you have had to communicate an important message to a group of people or an individual. How did you communicate the message or information, what methods did you use, was the message understood, and what was the outcome?
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.

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.