Job Description

Asset Management Data Assistant (Water, Land & Biodiversity) - 30835

==========================================================================

Asset Management Data Assistant (Water, Land & Biodiversity) - 30835

Number of jobs available
1
Region
East Midlands
City/Town
Nottingham
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP EA TRENTSIDE OFFICE, NG2 5FA
Grade
Staff Grade 3
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Operational Delivery
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
28,607
Closing Date:
18/05/2025, 23:55 hours


Job description attachment 1
Job Profile - 30835.pdf - 344KB Opens in a new window
Job description attachment 2
Why Asset Management (updated DA).pdf - 891KB Opens in a new window
Candidate pack
Candidate Pack - 30835.docx - 2041KB Opens in a new window


Converted File Candidate Pack - 30835.docx.pdf - 718KB Opens in a new window
Security checks level
Basic Check
Job description
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency (EA) is the organisation for you!



The new Water, Land & Biodiversity (WLB) Asset Management Teams aim to improve management of WLB assets by implementing an asset management system that provides the framework, systems and processes for a whole lifecycle approach to the management of our assets, ensuring they are safe, effective and resilient and that our future investment requirements are fully understood.




Managing data about our assets is key to our vision of world class asset management. To achieve this, we need accurate and reliable asset data and information. To this end, we have just moved to a new asset management database - AIMS:OM (Asset Information Management System, Operations and Maintenance) - which will transform how assets are currently managed within WLB.



This role will include:




Cleansing of data post migration into AIMS:OM asset management database. Setting up of recurring maintenance activities and inspections Supporting ways to improve sustainability and resilience of assets by improving the data Potential for infrequent site visits whilst working with asset management colleagues or for data verification. The team
Reporting to the WLB Asset Management Team Leader, you will work with a range of colleagues from asset management both in Area and National, including teams such as Hydrometry and Telemetry, Groundwater and Contaminated Land, Hydrology, Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology. There may be a need for joined up working with colleagues from other business functions. You will form part of a national community of practice for asset management.
Experience/skills required
Good communication skills Able to develop and maintain good relationships Ability to collate and interpret different sources of data in an accurate and efficient manner. Deliver work by planning, tracking, gathering and maintaining data/information Work under own initiative and as part of a team to make decisions and achieve outcomes Organisational skills and an ability to use systems and applications Have an eye for detail, be efficient and able to persevere with tasks.


You will be required to work alone so a good knowledge of health & safety is essential. You should be happy to work outside, in challenging weather conditions, all year round. Experience in asset management and maintenance/project work is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided
Contact and additional information
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working for all our vacancies.



Office Location: Nottingham, with hybrid flexible working.




Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.




For further information about the role, please contact recruitment.emd@environment-agency.gov.uk



Interviews expected to be held W/C 02/06/2025
Competence 1
Achieves Results
Description
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.

Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.



You'll be expected to prioritise and organise your time and tasks to meet deadlines. Tell us about a time when you had to deliver a piece of work which had a set timescale: what was it and how did you approach it? Were there any setbacks that you had to overcome? How did you ensure the desired outcome was achieved?
Competence 2
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Description
Develops and maintains effective working relationships

Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.



As part of this role you will need to collaborate with a number of different teams to make sure the information is accurate. Please provide an example of a situation where you developed effective relationships with other teams and how did this impact your work?
Competence 3
Data and Information Management
Description
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or

information appropriately for a variety of purposes.



Describe a time when you have worked with large data sets and ensured they contained accurate and reliable information.
Role specific license requirements
FULL UK Driving License is preferred but not essential.

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.