Job Description
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 effectively prioritised and delivered work. 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. You will have experience in project delivery in conformance with environmental legislation, policies & strategies, and a proven track record of working closely with and influencing senior leaders, industry experts, delivery partners, and external stakeholders.
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 deliver efficiently.
* Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement to optimise and support changing needs.
* Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making and enables innovation to thrive.
* Navigate change programmes and lead planning and delivery of change into your team and 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 of 140+ staff, ensuring capital and operational strategies and projects navigate environmental complexities efficiently. You will work alongside two other Managers to ensure close collaboration and a unified leadership approach.
Experience/Skills Required
To excel in this role, the following experience/skills is expected:
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or related field and relevant subject to Environmental Assessment.
* Significant experience leading technical teams, translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Experience driving a high-performance team culture, personal accountability, psychological safety, and prioritising people over process.
* Innovative thinking with a drive for new collaborations and better use of data.
* Ability to take risk-based, proportionate decisions at pace and remove barriers to delivery.
* Comfort operating in uncertainty and confidently communicating complex issues to senior internal and external colleagues.
* Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external senior stakeholders for the environment and business outcomes.
Contact and Additional Information
At the Environment Agency we strive for inclusivity and equal opportunities. We welcome flexible working patterns and note the team is nationally dispersed with some travel and occasional overnight stays. Hybrid working is supported. Training and incident response duties may be required.
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 and will include a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Competencies
Competence 1: Leads People
Description Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their goals and the Environment Agency’s objectives.
Evidence prompts are provided in the application process (STAR technique recommended).
Competence 2: Develops People
Description Ensures team members have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform now and develop into future roles.
Evidence prompts are provided in the application process (STAR technique recommended).
Competence 3: Manages Change
Description Understands the role in leading change and successfully leads change within the team.
Evidence prompts are provided in the application process (STAR technique recommended).
Competence 4: Manages Self
Description Has awareness of strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach; takes responsibility for personal development.
Evidence prompts are provided in the application process (STAR technique recommended).
Equal Opportunity and Disability Information The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We promote diversity and inclusive hiring, flexible working, and a Guaranteed Interview policy for candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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