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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 efficiently, in compliance with environmental legislation, policies, and corporate priorities.
You will manage several strategic portfolios, lead your team through change, and ensure effective day-to-day delivery.
We’re seeking an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader who can guide teams through change while supporting a diverse workforce to excel and meet high standards.
As an experienced leader, you will have project delivery experience in environmental legislation, policies, and strategies. You will have a proven track record of working closely with senior leaders, industry experts, delivery partners, and external stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level.
Principal Accountabilities
* Lead a team of approximately 45 staff, including technical experts in environmental legislation, heritage, carbon, landscape architecture, and biodiversity net gain.
* Manage proactive stakeholder relationships to build trust, foster collaboration, and create opportunities.
* Set strategic priorities aligned with broader EA strategies and motivate your team to deliver efficiently.
* Develop and embed a culture of continuous improvement to adapt to changing business, environmental, and stakeholder needs.
* Promote a culture of psychological safety that empowers decision-making and innovation.
* Lead planning and delivery of change initiatives within your team and across relevant business relationships.
The Team
You will join the Environmental Assurance & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate.
NEAS is a nationally dispersed team of over 140 passionate and skilled professionals, ensuring that strategies and projects navigate environmental complexities efficiently.
You will collaborate closely with two other managers, fostering a unified leadership approach.
Experience/Skills Required
* Significant experience in project delivery, environmental legislation, policy, or related fields.
* Experience leading technical teams and translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Proven ability to foster high-performance team cultures and demonstrate personal accountability.
* Innovative thinking with a focus on collaboration and data utilization.
* Confidence in making risk-based decisions swiftly and removing barriers to delivery.
* Ability to operate effectively in uncertain environments and communicate complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders.
* Skilled in building consensus and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information
We value inclusivity and flexible working arrangements. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working, with some travel and occasional overnight stays.
All staff are required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed.
For full details and application instructions, please download the candidate pack. For more information, contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden at lee.meaden@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Assessments will be conducted via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 29th September, including a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Competencies
Leads People
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve personal and organizational goals.
Develops People
Ensures team members have the skills, knowledge, and experience for current and future roles.
Manages Change
Leads change initiatives effectively, overcoming resistance and aligning with corporate objectives.
Manages Self
Maintains self-awareness and takes responsibility for personal development.
Application Guidance
Provide examples demonstrating these competencies, using the STAR technique if preferred. Applications will be initially sifted based on leadership capabilities, with successful candidates progressing to full assessment or interview.
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