Job Description

Field Operations Management and Maintenance Advisor (FOMMA) - 30949

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Field Operations Management and Maintenance Advisor (FOMMA) - 30949

Number of jobs available
1
Region
London, South East
City/Town
Hanwell , Ware
Grade
Staff Grade 5
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Operational Delivery
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time
Salary Minimum
41,617
Closing Date:
27/05/2025, 23:55 hours


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Job description
At the Environment Agency, we go above and beyond when it comes to diversity - seeking out new perspectives and promoting inclusivity.



Our Field Operations teams protect people and the environment by maintaining and operating our Flood & Coastal Risk Management assets and responding to flooding and environmental incidents on the ground. They are part of our ambition to deliver a world class asset management service.



The Field Operations Management and Maintenance Advisor has a vital role improving the effectiveness of delivery of our circa 5 million river and asset maintenance programme. They assure compliance with policy, and safe ways of working. In this role you will:



Work across local FCRM Operations teams to manage and co-ordinate successful completion of our maintenance programme. Have oversight of specialist skills and training needed to safely deliver the maintenance programme, operate our assets and for incident response. Support Field Team Leaders by providing leadership of change and improvements within field teams (e.g. Health Safety & Wellbeing initiatives, ways of working) and by carrying out assurance. Work with peers and national colleagues ensuring our risk management & safety standards are being maintained and improved. Assure compliance with statutory obligations, such as Reservoirs Act and CDM Regulations. Identify opportunities for efficiencies in our outcomes, including alternative delivery options and community engagement.


You will support our response to incidents by having an incident role (either 'incident activated' or part of our standby roster for incident response over a 7-day period - for which you'd receive additional pay).



You will be based at Amwell End (Ware, Hertfordshire) or Hanwell Depot (West London) with the role covering Herts and North London. You will be required to travel to depots, and our office in Welwyn Garden City, as well as out on site.
The team
You will be part of the field team and you will be expected to work across all six field teams in HNL area and liaise with other operational teams.

As our 'frontline', Field teams provide operational response during flood events by operating our critical river and tidal assets 24/7 and responding to flooding incidents. They carry out an annual programme of asset and river maintenance, removal of obstructions from rivers and minor asset repairs.
Experience/skills required
Your energy and enthusiasm, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal teams and partners, are critical to the success of this role.



Essential Skills:

Full UK Driving Licence Aptitude for coaching and mentoring colleagues Managing HSWE on construction/maintenance sites Delivering projects/programmes in field-based/site-based teams Organisational skills and ability to work under pressure Delivering results against performance targets Experienced user of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) Knowledge of/willingness to learn our in-house systems


Qualifications and Licences:

You will either have or we will support you to work towards:-

Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certificate Site Manager's Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) IOSH Managing Safely/NEBOSH (Construction or General) X63 CDM Principal Contractor accredited training (internal course) Contact and additional information
This post is being advertised as both a Permanent and a 12-month Fixed-Term opportunity. Please note there is only 1 role available. It will be offered according to interview outcomes and business need. This will be discussed at offer stage. If you are only interested in one contract type, please only apply for the corresponding advert.




Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.



For questions relating to this role, please contact wfpg_hnl@environment-agency.gov.uk.



Interviews will be held in person at our Alchemy Offices in Welwyn Garden City.
Competence 1
Programme and Project Management
Description
Description: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency priorities cost-effectively.



Question: Please tell us about your experience of delivering a defined project or programme of works, demonstrating how you delivered the work using the resources available. Please outline the steps you took to achieve the right outcome.
Competence 2
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
Description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.



Question: Describe an example of how you have achieved a business outcome you are proud of by working successfully through a wider team of people.



What was your role? How did you secure their resources and commitment? How did you overcome any challenges? Competence 3
Achieves Results
Description
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.



To achieve flood and coastal risk management targets, it requires the setting of high standards and the ability to organise and prioritise work.



Question: Provide an example of how you have managed health and safety, and potential site environmental impacts, to ensure successful delivery of a significant piece of work.



Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used for shortlisting purposes. Your examples do not necessarily have to be work related, please use the best example from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering the questions. It is highly recommended that you read this and the EA capability framework before answering.
Role specific license requirements
Full UK Driving License

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.