City/Town
Bristol
Region
South West
Vacancies
2
Salary Minimum
£43,198 Pro Rata
Post Type
Fixed Term
Job ID
34222
Closing date
23 Apr 2026
Published date
12 Apr 2026
Grade
Staff Grade 5
Role type
Programme and Project Management
Security check
Basic Check
Job description
We have two exciting opportunities to join the River Basin Management Programme team as Project Managers.
You will be responsible for supporting the RBMP programme manager to oversee both the programme and high profile, business critical projects therein, ensuring that objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. You will have a key role in project governance and will work with internal stakeholders to ensure agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits realisation.
General responsibilities range from managing the day to day running of the programme, including the management of the programme team, reporting progress and commissioning resources to deliver the project. You will coordinate programme plan, support project assurance, audit and gateway reviews and monitor and track project spend.
One of the Project Managers will take the lead in planning draft and final RBMP production. The second Project Manager is likely to support existing projects to coordinate activity required during periods of peak workload. Both roles will apply appropriate delivery methodology, setting project controls and tracking and reporting against milestones and supporting effective governance and decision making.
You will be confident to actively lead, drive and champion project delivery with peers and team members.
You will put teamwork at the heart of what you do and be part of a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where your team, and customers, feel valued.
The Environment Agency 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.
You'll be part of the Integrating Water Planning and Programming (IWWP) team in the Environment and Business directorate. IWPP run strategic programmes and provide advice and guidance on integrated water planning across the organisation.
We’re a dispersed team working with others across the country.
We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
You will:
- be experienced in a project or similar role with experience of successful delivery
- be a well organised self-starter able to balance multiple priorities
- be flexible and willing to meet the challenges of complex changes
- have attention to detail
- be able to distil complex information into outputs suitable for different audiences
- be a problem solver with a good delivery track record
- have a can-do attitude
- work well on your own initiative and as part of a team
- be able to collaborate with stakeholders
Holding a project management qualification would be an advantage but is not essential and will form part of your development plan. You will have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. You should be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel some travel and overnights may be required.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact Jo Holland [email protected]
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competency question: Describe your experience in project management, giving an example of a time when you have helped to deliver a project or programme of work; what was your role and how did you manage the delivery to time, cost and quality?
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Competency question: Describe a situation when you identified a customer’s need and had to act quickly to address it. What steps did you take, how did you prioritise your actions, and what impact did your response have on the customer and the outcome?
Competency question: Describe how you plan and write reports, to convey complex or technical information. How do you tailor your communication to audiences with varying expertise and different needs?
Competency question: Describe how you have led and delivered a piece of work that relied on input from others outside of your team, in the face of obstacles and challenges. Demonstrate what you did to ensure the work was delivered to the required standard and timescales.
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.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.