Overview
We are looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the National Environmental Assessment Service (NEAS). NEAS focuses on enabling the environmental agency to deliver its capital and asset management programmes in a manner that is efficient and compliant with environmental legislation, policies and corporate priorities. You will manage several strategic portfolios, lead your team through change and ensure day-to-day delivery in a prioritised and effective manner. We seek an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader who can guide teams through change while enabling and supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. As well as being an experienced leader, you will have experience in project delivery in conformance with environmental legislation, policies and strategies. You will have a proven track record of working closely with, influencing and engaging senior leaders, industry experts, delivery partners and external stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level.
Principal Accountabilities
* Lead a team of circa 45 staff that are technical experts in environmental legislation, heritage, carbon, landscape architecture and biodiversity net gain.
* Lead proactive stakeholder management in a way that builds trust, fosters strong relationships and creates opportunities for collaboration.
* Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner.
* Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement to optimise and support the changing needs of our business, our environment, and our stakeholders.
* Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making and enables innovation to thrive.
* Navigate multiple change programmes from internal and external drivers and lead the planning and delivery of change within your team and across relevant business relationships.
The Team
You will join the Environmental Assurance & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. NEAS is a nationally dispersed team comprising 140+ people who are passionate, experienced and skilled. Primarily we ensure that our capital and operational strategies and projects navigate environmental complexities as efficiently as possible. You will work alongside two other Managers, ensuring close collaboration and a cohesive leadership team.
Experience/skills Required
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or related field to Environmental Assessment.
* Significant experience leading technical teams, setting and translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Ability to drive a high-performance team culture and be a role model of personal accountability. Facilitate psychological safety and prioritise people over process.
* Innovative in thinking with a focus on new collaborations and better use of data.
* Confident taking risk-based, proportionate decisions at pace while removing barriers to delivery.
* Comfortable operating in uncertainty and communicating complex issues with conviction and clarity to senior internal and external colleagues.
* Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external senior stakeholders to benefit the environment and the business.
Contact and additional information
At the Environment Agency we aspire to inclusivity in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute. The team is nationally dispersed across the country; some travel is required with occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. We support flexible working patterns. Everyone joining us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For more information, please contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden at lee.meaden@environment-agency.gov.uk. Assessments will take place on Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 29th September and will include a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Equality, diversity and inclusion We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share; please include 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, guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose minimum criteria are met. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. If you are interested in becoming a supplier, please refer to Crown Commercial Service for guidance.
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