Position Overview & Specifications

Number of jobs available 1 Region South East City/Town Sunbury-on-Thames Building/Site Sunbury Office Building Grade Staff Grade 3 Post Type Permanent Working Pattern Full Time Role Type Administration / Corporate Support Salary Minimum £25,042 Job description We have a great opportunity for someone to support teams working in an operational environment and contributing to the management of the River Thames. The ideal person will have a diverse range of experience, be energetic, organised and confident in representing the Environment Agency. You will be based at our Sunbury Depot and will work alongside Field, Waterways and Asset Management teams dedicated to improving all aspects of the River Thames.

Key responsibilities:
  • Supporting 6 Field Team Leaders with administrative work
  • Maintaining records
  • Booking hotels, trains and hire cars/vans
  • Populating a field team duty roster
  • Using our finance system to raise orders / invoices
  • Purchasing and management of PPE (personal protective equipment) supplies
  • Coordinating staff training
The team The Environment Agency has a responsibility to manage some of the busiest recreational waterways in the country. Our River Thames operations include 45 lock and weir complexes, and our responsibilities extend to the wider river corridor and tributaries. Our primary aim is to provide a great service to our customers and communities. We have a wide range of responsibilities including flood response, maintaining the watercourse and our assets. We are also the navigation authority. Experience/skills required
  • An approachable and helpful nature. A team player able to maintain positive working style and relationships internally and externally.
  • Strong customer focus and communication skills particularly face to face, via email and over the phone
  • Strong organizational skills - ability to multitask and prioritize workload under pressure to meet deadlines when required.
  • Adept at using Microsoft Office, especially in Word and Excel
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with the flexibility to handle a diverse range of responsibilities and situations.
  • Attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate results.
Contact and additional information The successful candidate will be based at our Sunbury Depot with some flexible home working and may need to be able to travel to various sites as part of their routine work. Training will be given to achieve the requirements of the post if required including apprenticeship schemes. Other allowances include London Weighting (approx. 1800 per annum)
Please contact andrew.croxford@environment-agency.gov.uk if you have any questions.