Organisational Culture Advisor / Project Manager - 33998
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Management consultants and business analysts
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£50,200
(£25.74 per hour)
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Description
Culture Advisor -
As culture advisor, you will undertake projects that drive cultural shifts by embedding new behaviours and leadership mindsets across a range of people related processes across the employee lifecycle, using your understanding of people and organisational culture.
Key responsibilities:
As culture advisor, you will undertake projects that drive cultural shifts by embedding new behaviours and leadership mindsets across a range of people related processes across the employee lifecycle, using your understanding of people and organisational culture.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver projects to embed new behavioural expectations and mindset shifts across the employee lifecycle
- Work alongside programme partners to influence embedding the Guiding Principles in wider organisational ways of working (eg, governance, communications, change management)
- Create tools, guidance and supporting materials
- Facilitate and support workshops and engagement sessions
- Evidence of organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to ork independently and drive delivery
Culture Advisor -
You’ll need:
Help shape the future of the Environment Agency
We’re recruiting a Project Manager and a Culture Advisor to play central roles in embedding the Guiding Principles of our EA2030 corporate strategy. Joining a dynamic new team, you will help define, socialise and measure the behaviours, mindsets and ways of working that shape how we operate to achieve the objectives of EA2030, unlocking benefits for the environment and communities we serve. You will contribute to a programme focused on integrating the Guiding Principles into leadership expectations, colleague behaviours, policies, processes linked to the employee experience and organisational systems – helping us build a consistent culture where these principles are lived every day.
Project Manager -
As Project manager, you will lead programme delivery through clear and effective planning, coordination and governance. You will bring structure, clear communication and confidence managing risks, stakeholders and progress.
Key responsibilities:
You’ll need:
- Experience in culture/behavioural change, organisational design, HR or people development
- Proven communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to translate principles and concepts into practical actions
Help shape the future of the Environment Agency
We’re recruiting a Project Manager and a Culture Advisor to play central roles in embedding the Guiding Principles of our EA2030 corporate strategy. Joining a dynamic new team, you will help define, socialise and measure the behaviours, mindsets and ways of working that shape how we operate to achieve the objectives of EA2030, unlocking benefits for the environment and communities we serve. You will contribute to a programme focused on integrating the Guiding Principles into leadership expectations, colleague behaviours, policies, processes linked to the employee experience and organisational systems – helping us build a consistent culture where these principles are lived every day.
Project Manager -
As Project manager, you will lead programme delivery through clear and effective planning, coordination and governance. You will bring structure, clear communication and confidence managing risks, stakeholders and progress.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and manage project plans, milestones, risks and reporting
As culture advisor, you will undertake projects that drive cultural shifts by embedding new behaviours and leadership mindsets across a range of people related processes across the employee lifecycle, using your understanding of people and organisational culture.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver projects to embed new behavioural expectations and mindset shifts across the employee lifecycle
- Work alongside programme partners to influence embedding the Guiding Principles in wider organisational ways of working (eg, governance, communications, change management)
- Create tools, guidance and supporting materials
- Facilitate and support workshops and engagement sessions
The team
You will join a new Culture team within the People and Inclusion department of our Strategy, Transformation and Assurance directorate. We take pride in encouraging a team culture where everyone’s contributions and unique perspectives are valued, and we achieve great results. Collaboration and flexible working are at the heart of how we operate. We are driven by a shared passion for supporting the Environment Agency’s vision, focussing on innovative approaches to delivery.
Experience/skills Required
Both roles will require having good knowledge and experience of operating in a project management environment and of helping drive organisational culture change. We need individuals with a track record of great communication, collaboration, strategic thinking and project delivery.
Project Manager -
You’ll need:
You’ll need:
This role is based in a dispersed team and offers flexible working arrangements. You will have a contractual base in an office local to you.
For questions relating to this role, please contact Vickie McLean – vickie.mclean@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are expected to be held the end of March, via MS Teams
It would be anticipated that this role would require some travel across England and occasional overnight stays.
Length of contract
Up to 24 Months
Competence 1
Programme and Project Management
Description
Project Manager -
You’ll need:
- Proven project management experience (either fully accredited in Prince 2/APM etc or working towards it)
- Evidence of organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to ork independently and drive delivery
You’ll need:
- Experience in culture/behavioural change, organisational design, HR or people development
- Proven communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to translate principles and concepts into practical actions
This role is based in a dispersed team and offers flexible working arrangements. You will have a contractual base in an office local to you.
For questions relating to this role, please contact Vickie McLean – vickie.mclean@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are expected to be held the end of March, via MS Teams
It would be anticipated that this role would require some travel across England and occasional overnight stays.
Length of contract
Up to 24 Months
Competence 1
Programme and Project Management
Description
Definition; Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
Describe a significant programme or project you have led or managed. What was the objective, how did you plan and structure the work (eg via milestones, resources, governance and risk/issue management), how did you engage stakeholders, and what outcomes did you deliver?
Competence 2
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
Definition; Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Describe a time when you needed to achieve a significant outcome by coordinating and influencing others; such as cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, or cultural champions, rather than completing the work yourself? How did you engage people, maintain accountability and momentum, address barriers, and ensure the results were delivered and sustained?
Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description
Definition; Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Describe a time when you had to explain a complex idea, change or process to a range of different audiences with varied needs. What was the situation, how did you adapt your communication approach, and what was the outcome?
Describe a significant programme or project you have led or managed. What was the objective, how did you plan and structure the work (eg via milestones, resources, governance and risk/issue management), how did you engage stakeholders, and what outcomes did you deliver?
Competence 2
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
Definition; Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Describe a time when you needed to achieve a significant outcome by coordinating and influencing others; such as cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, or cultural champions, rather than completing the work yourself? How did you engage people, maintain accountability and momentum, address barriers, and ensure the results were delivered and sustained?
Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description
Definition; Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Describe a time when you had to explain a complex idea, change or process to a range of different audiences with varied needs. What was the situation, how did you adapt your communication approach, and what was the outcome?
How did you deal with people who did not want to follow your ideas?
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.
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.
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