31573 - Waterways Administrator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,607 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Huntingdon |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Environment Agency |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 31573 |
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We have an exciting opportunity for a curious, determined, and positive individual to join the Award-winning Anglian Waterways team. The role will contribute to the successful management of waterways activities on the 568km of navigable rivers throughout Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Officer to join the Anglian Waterways Team. You will be organised, and someone that enjoys multi-tasking and prioritising tasks as well as helping the team with their public engagement.
Day-to-day work will vary but will focus on administrative and assurance duties that enable the Anglian Waterways team to work effectively and efficiently. Ranging from handling phone calls and enquiries, you will also help triage email traffic, whilst handling multiple priorities simultaneously to tight timescales.
The ability to build and maintain a working network of contacts is essential, along with excellent communication and influencing skills. Supporting the Anglain Waterways work with partner organisations.
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. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, or religion.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training, and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The team
The Waterways team is responsible for managing 568 km of navigable waterways—collectively known as the Anglian Waterways—spanning Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, West Norfolk, Essex, and Suffolk. These waterways support over 6,000 boats and play a vital role in the region’s recreational and environmental landscape.
The Environment Agency is committed to building a sustainable navigation business, as outlined in our corporate plan, ensuring that more people and wildlife benefit from healthier, better-connected waterways.
Experience/skills required
A positive people person, you will be highly literate in Microsoft Office packages, organised, adaptable, and resilient.
You will approach challenges with a “can do” attitude and be able to demonstrate experience of working collaboratively with other working, Developing contacts that allow us to share good practice, such as national groups or communities of practices
Proactivity – seeking out and embedding continuous improvement in what you do
Excellent communication skills for clear, consistent messaging both internally and externally.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask, manage shifting priorities, and work effectively under pressure.
Proactive, approachable, and adaptable with a passion for continuous improvement, championing consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Solid understanding of administration, business compliance, and commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Willingness to undertake incident response duties, including business continuity support, with full training provided.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly SharePoint, and comfortable with digital tools and platforms.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Officer to join the Anglian Waterways Team. You will be organised, and someone that enjoys multi-tasking and prioritising tasks as well as helping the team with their public engagement.
Day-to-day work will vary but will focus on administrative and assurance duties that enable the Anglian Waterways team to work effectively and efficiently. Ranging from handling phone calls and enquiries, you will also help triage email traffic, whilst handling multiple priorities simultaneously to tight timescales.
The ability to build and maintain a working network of contacts is essential, along with excellent communication and influencing skills. Supporting the Anglain Waterways work with partner organisations.
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. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, or religion.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training, and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The team
The Waterways team is responsible for managing 568 km of navigable waterways—collectively known as the Anglian Waterways—spanning Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, West Norfolk, Essex, and Suffolk. These waterways support over 6,000 boats and play a vital role in the region’s recreational and environmental landscape.
The Environment Agency is committed to building a sustainable navigation business, as outlined in our corporate plan, ensuring that more people and wildlife benefit from healthier, better-connected waterways.
Experience/skills required
A positive people person, you will be highly literate in Microsoft Office packages, organised, adaptable, and resilient.
You will approach challenges with a “can do” attitude and be able to demonstrate experience of working collaboratively with other working, Developing contacts that allow us to share good practice, such as national groups or communities of practices
Proactivity – seeking out and embedding continuous improvement in what you do
Excellent communication skills for clear, consistent messaging both internally and externally.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask, manage shifting priorities, and work effectively under pressure.
Proactive, approachable, and adaptable with a passion for continuous improvement, championing consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Solid understanding of administration, business compliance, and commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Willingness to undertake incident response duties, including business continuity support, with full training provided.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly SharePoint, and comfortable with digital tools and platforms.