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As an inspiring leader, you will champion health, safety and wellbeing, foster inclusion and actively support the growth and development of your people. You will lead the operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively, priorities are met and performance is efficient and demonstrable.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources
* Lead shaping and scrutiny of Water companies’ statutory Water Resource Management Plans
* Manage programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction
* Plan and manage drought responses
* Develop talent and skills in water planning
* Advance national modelling for water resources and groundwater
* Lead a department of over 70 technical experts within Operations Catchment Services
* Act as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates. Please include preferred working arrangements in your application.
Qualifications & Experience
* Authentic leader with strong team focus and belief that great leadership protects people and the environment
* Demonstrated passion for developing individuals and teams, fostering an open, inclusive, trusting culture
* Excellent stakeholder‑management skills, strong customer focus and well‑honed influencing skills
* Strategic thinker who can spot links and simplify complex matters, delivering on priority focus
* Working knowledge of water resources management; understanding of environmental, political and economic pressures affecting water companies and related sectors
Contact
Please include preferred working arrangements in your application. For questions contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services, via ocsadmin@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Location
Kendal, England, United Kingdom
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