Job Description

Job Description AN ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCE OF 4,750 IS OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE, INCREASING THE SALARY TO 44,385 PRO RATA. Please read the Additional Information pack for details about this allowance payment and role. If youre part of the Environment Agency, youre part of the solution. Working with us means protecting and improving the environment and tackling issues of national importance. Were based across England, and our responsibilities span industry regulation, flood defences, land contamination, water quality, fisheries and conservation. Such broad scope of work calls for diverse, multiskilled teams. Together, well promote sustainable growth, tackle climate change and secure a better future for everyone. As an Estates Surveyor, youll be involved in a wide variety of surveying work, providing professional property expertise across all aspects of our business. Applying your skills as a surveyor, youll work collaboratively within project teams helping to deliver a nationwide 5.4 billion programme of capital flood defence work that will protect 336,000 properties. Youll be involved at all stages of project delivery from feasibility through to completion. Your expertise will also be applied to the management of a diverse land and property portfolio, including commercial and rural property management, valuation and dealing with landlord and tenant issues. As a confident negotiator, youll represent our interests with a broad customer and client base. With an uptodate knowledge of current legislation and best practice, youll provide strong technical guidance and support to other members of your team. Well also support you to develop both personally and professionally. Responding to incidents is an important part of what we do, and with this in mind youll have an incident role and should be ready to make yourself available to respond or provide business continuity support. The team The Estates Team sits within the larger Sustainability, Funding and Service Operations directorate. You can read more about the directorate in the Additional Information pack. The Estates service extends to 125 people, offering professional support for Environment Agency land, property, compensation and valuation matters. We are core to the delivery of the Agencys 5.2 billion capital programme to better protect 336,000 homes. Experienceskills Required Please read the Additional Information pack for the full essential and desirable criteria required for this role. Below states the qualificationsmemberships and experience required You will hold one of the following qualificationsmemberships youll be a fellow of the CAAV FAAV qualified as a chartered surveyor MRICSFRICS ideally in Land and Resources, Commercial or Rural. However, we would consider other pathways, if you feel the pathway you have followed would be suitable for this role. Please note. We will accept your application if you have submitted your APC and expect to pass within the next three months. full and valid driving licence experience of estate management, acquisition and disposal work in the urban andor rural environment and experience within land rights acquisition be able to demonstrate that you can draw on your knowledge and experience to advise on a range of property matter and projects Contact and additional information We will hold a MS Teams call on Wednesday 7th August at 1100 to discuss this role in more detail. Please download the additional information pack for more information. A full UK driving licence is essential to travel to sites and offices across our hubs, some of which are inaccessible by public transport. Youll be provided with a vehicle to carry out this work. Your contractual base will be any of the listed locations. You will be required to attend your hubs office for training during your induction and for team meetings. Otherwise, you have the flexibly to work from home. If you have any further enquiries about this role, please email RecruitmentEstatesenvironmentagency.gov.uk. Interviews are expected to take place via MS Teams wc 0916 September. Competence 1 Achieves Results Description Sets and delivers high work standards and demonstrates the drive to meet delivery targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results. This role will include involvement in delivering our programme of Flood Risk capital projects. In no more than 250 words, using a specific example, please describe how you have delivered a successful piece of workproject while overcoming challenges or obstacles. It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary. Competence 2 Focuses on Customers and Partners Description Identifies and addresses the needs of internal and external customers, providing rapid and effective responses. This role will liaise and collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external customers and partners. In no more than 250 words, please describe an occasion when you have used your knowledge and understanding of a particular customerclient to improve the service you provided for them. It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary. Competence 3 Communicates Effectively Description Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. This role will provide liaison between many different parties and will involve the successful communication of complex information and position. In no more than 250 words, please describe an occasion where you have had to employ different methods of communication to ensure your clients understood the information in the context of the overall desired outcome. It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary. Competence 4 Technical Skills Description This is an unscored question and for information only. To apply for this role, you must hold one of the following qualificationsmemberships. Please confirm which and status youll be a fellow of the CAAV FAAV qualified as a chartered surveyor MRICSFRICS ideally in Land and Resources, Commercial or Rural. However, we would consider other pathways, if you feel the pathway you have followed would be suitable for this role. Please note. We will accept your application if you have submitted your APC and expect to pass within the next three months. Please also confirm your preferred office locations in order of preference, if applicable. Role specific license requirements A full UK driving licence is essential to travel to sites and offices across our hubs, some of which are inaccessible by public transport. Role specific professional membership requirements Youll be a fellow of the CAAV FAAV or be qualified as a chartered surveyor MRICSFRICS, ideally in Land and Resources, Commercial or Rural. IMPORTANT PLEASE STATE WHICH QUALIFICATIONMEMBERSHIP YOU HOLD ON THE APPLICATION FORM. 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 NonDepartmental 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 httpswww.gov.ukgovernmentpublicationsbecomeacrowncommercialservicesupplierbecomingasupplierthroughthecrowncommercialservicewhatyouneedtoknow for more information.

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