Overview
We’re 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 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. We’re looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader that 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 & strategies. You will have a proven track record of working closely with 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 to build trust, foster strong relationships and create 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 continuous improvement to optimise and support changing needs of our business, environment, and stakeholders.
* Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making and enables innovation to thrive.
* Plan and deliver change into your team and across relevant business relationships amid ongoing change programmes.
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, ensuring capital and operational strategies navigate environmental complexities efficiently. You will work alongside two other Managers to ensure close collaboration and a unified leadership team.
Experience/Skills Required
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or similar subject to Environmental Assessment.
* Significant experience leading technical teams, 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, seeking opportunities for new collaborations and better use of data.
* Ability to make risk-based, proportionate decisions at pace and remove barriers to delivery.
* Comfort 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 business.
Contact and Additional Information
At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements. The team is nationally dispersed; some travel and occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. We support flexible working patterns. Training and incident response duties are 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 of 29 September, including a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Competencies
* Leads People — Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their goals and EA objectives.
* Develops People — Ensures team members have skills, knowledge, and experience to perform and develop into future roles.
* Manages Change — Leads change effectively within own team and beyond.
* Manages Self — Maintains self-awareness and takes responsibility for personal development.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Location notes: Various locations may be applicable (examples include Poole, Southampton, Kent, Chandler\'s Ford, Andover, Fordingbridge, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Romsey). Some roles may be open in multiple locations.
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