ASSET PERFORMANCE (FLOOD RISK ASSETS) TEAM MEMBER – WEST MIDLANDS - 31676

Asset Performance (Flood Risk Assets) Team Member – West Midlands - 31676
Number of jobs available
1
Region
South West, West Midlands
City/Town
Tewkesbury
Building/Site

DEFRA GRP EA RIVERSMEET HOUSE, GL20 8JG

Grade
Staff Grade 3
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Engineering, Operational Delivery
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
£28,607
Closing Date:
14/09/2025, 23:55 hours
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Security checks level
Basic Check
Job description
The Environment Agency protects and improves the environment and makes it a better place for people, wildlife and supports sustainable development. We 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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our West Midlands Asset Performance teams working predominantly across Gloucestershire & Worcestershire.
This role will require both office (Tewkesbury, occasionally Kidderminster) and field working, with an average of 3 days per week all seasons spent working in the field across the area, the rest in the office. There may be some opportunity with agreement of your manager for flexible working.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the environment and is comfortable with working outdoors in all weather conditions.
In this role you will play a key part in managing our assets by undertaking inspections, collecting data and assisting with planning the future management requirements. You will assist with the continual improvement of our asset data and information.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents. This may attract additional payment, and full training and workplace adjustments will be available to support you.
Due to the nature of the sites we visit and stand-by incident duty all candidates must live within 45 minutes of their base location and be able to swim.
You will need to have a Full UK driving licence prior to applying and access to your own vehicle.
The team
Asset management plays a huge part in the work that the EA does to help protect against flooding and minimising the risks caused by any floods that occur. We do this by working alongside internal colleagues such as our field teams, local councils, charities and partner agencies. We ensure that assets are inspected, surveyed, maintained and operated in a safe and effective manner.
Experience/skills required
We are looking for passionate people with transferable skills and capabilities, therefore, you should not be put off applying if you don’t have a degree and/or experience in this sector.

Role Requirements:

• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers.
• Delivery of work by planning, tracking, gathering and maintaining data/information.
• An appreciation of flood risk assets or assessment management (desirable but not essential).
• Ability to work on your own initiative, and as part of a team to make decisions and achieve planned outcomes.
• Good organisational skills and an ability to use MS Office and learn to use bespoke IT packages.
• Excellent communication skills are a must as you will be working with a diverse range of people.
• You will need to have a Full UK driving licence prior to applying and access to your own vehicle with business insurance.

Contact and additional information
Average of 3 days per week spent working in the field, the remainder within your base office at Tewkesbury.. Candidates living more than 45 minutes comfortable drive will not be interviewed.
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. There are also opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
Interviews are scheduled for end of September and the beginning of October. For any questions relating to this role, please contact Simon on.
Simon.Barnbrook@environment-agency.gov.uk
Competence 1
Works in Teams
Description
Please note that that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection. We do not assess CV’s. The answers to the competency questions will be assessed using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Please tell us about a time when you have worked as part of a team to achieve an outcome. What was your role within the team and how did you approach working with others to ensure this outcome was achieved? This can be related to any aspect of your life, e.g. education, volunteering, or any work experience you have had.
Competence 2
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Description
We are keen that everyone stays safe at work and encourages safe behaviour from others. When have you rectified or reported a potentially harmful situation/practice at work or other setting? What was the outcome?
Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description
The role requires you to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders. Please tell us about a time where you have needed to communicate with others effectively.
What did you do? How did you ensure understanding?
Role specific license requirements
Full UK driving licence.

Role Requirements:

• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers.
• Delivery of work by planning, tracking, gathering and maintaining data/information.
• An appreciation of flood risk assets or assessment management (desirable but not essential).
• Ability to work on your own initiative, and as part of a team to make decisions and achieve planned outcomes.
• Good organisational skills and an ability to use MS Office and learn to use bespoke IT packages.
• Excellent communication skills are a must as you will be working with a diverse range of people.
• You will need to have a Full UK driving licence prior to applying and access to your own vehicle with business insurance