Deputy Programme Manager (Nuclear New Build Programme) - 31076

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Nuclear New Build has been identified by the UK Government as key to meeting our Net Zero Ambition. The programme encompasses large scale sites under construction or in planning (e.g. Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C), small scale reactors and research and development of advanced nuclear technologies that may be used to produce hydrogen or for heating, in addition to generating electricity.

As the Deputy Programme Manager, you’ll provide programme management support and monitor the overall progress and performance of the Nuclear New Build projects that make up the NNB Programme. You’ll help to manage strategic risks, reputational risks, monitor workloads and any pressures, and promote and help ensure consistency across within the programme.

We have Area Project Teams that lead our response to the nuclear developments at Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C projects and this portfolio of projects looks set to be added to over the coming years. Some national teams also provide significant contributions to our response to the Nuclear Projects, including Habitat Regulations, Marine and Permitting teams. You’ll work closely with these teams across a range of meetings.

The role also works with external organisations, including Natural England, the Marine Management Organisation, and the NNB companies constructing the sites. You’ll work closely with the other NNB Programme Management Team members to check in on work demands, workloads, consider upcoming work - and help to highlight with the NNB Programme Manager - any risks or blockers to delivery. The role will interact with senior leaders within the Environment Agency, across both Area and National teams.

You’ll join our Nuclear New Build Programme Team. We’re a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. We’re part of the Environment and Business Directorate. We inform and deliver the government’s key environmental objectives; using evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation we influence policy and legislation, facilitate, and enhance integrated delivery and, by building trust in the Environment Agency, secure resources to do more for the environment.

Experience/skills Required

• Able to plan and deliver work to time and of high quality; focusing on customer needs.
• Able to help develop effective solutions to issues/problem.
• Experience managing large and complex programmes under significant political scrutiny.
• Ability to prioritise under multiple conflicting demands.
• Ability to lead delivery of a range of projects to time and quality standards.
• A proven track record of achieving results through others, influencing and building relationships, and effecting innovation in an agile way.
• You will be a skilled communicator; able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, gaining trust and building effective working relationships.
• Commitment to investing in your own and others development.
• In your capability-based answers please also demonstrate your ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given. You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams. 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.

Competence 1: Achieves Results

Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.

Competence 2: Influences and Persuades Others

Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.

Competence 3: Builds and Sustains Relationships

Develops and maintains effective working relationships.

Competence 4: Embraces Change

Initiates and supports change, responding effectively to changing roles, situations or people.

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.