Overview
We’re looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the National Environmental Assessment Service (NEAS).
NEAS primarily focuses on enabling the environmental agency to deliver its capital and asset management programmes in as efficiently as possible, in compliance 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 an effectively prioritised and delivered manner. We’re looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader who can lead teams through change whilst 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 and influencing senior leaders, industry experts, delivery partners, and external stakeholders, achieving 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 the broader EA strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver efficiently.
* 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 and lead the planning and delivery of change into 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. 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 collective leadership approach.
Experience/skills Required
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or similar, relevant to Environmental Assessment.
* Significant experience leading technical teams, setting and translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Experience driving a high-performance team culture with personal accountability; facilitate psychological safety and prioritise people over process.
* Innovative thinking with a drive for new collaborations and better use of data.
* Confidence in making risk-based, proportionate decisions at pace and removing barriers to delivery.
* Ability to operate in uncertainty and communicate complex issues with conviction and clarity to senior internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external senior stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for the environment and the business.
Contact and additional information
At the Environment Agency we aspire to inclusivity in our workforce and embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements. Some travel is required with occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working, and 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, contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden at lee.meaden@environment-agency.gov.uk. Assessments will take place on Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 29 September, including a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
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