Groundwater and Contaminated Land Team Leader - 32102
We are looking for a highly motivated team leader to lead and inspire the Groundwater Quality and Contaminated Land team in the Thames area. The team also hosts the South East Groundwater Modelling unit and a Natural Capital and Ecosystems Assessment (NCEA) role. You will be working with a highly regarded team.
Our work includes providing expert advice to internal and external customers to support across environmental permitting and groundwater modelling. We respond to planning consultations, including high‑profile infrastructure developments and give risk‑based technical and regulatory advice on land contamination sites.
In this role, you will have responsibility for a variety of work strands that support our water resources, water management and regulation.
* Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal customers.
* Overseeing work planning and recruitment while remaining flexible to changing work priorities.
* Responsibility for the health, safety & wellbeing of your team by actively promoting awareness and ensuring safe working practices in line with Environment Agency policy.
* Being a role model and promoting inclusion by respecting differences in our workforce and building a supportive and engaging workplace.
You will also take an active role in the Environment Agency’s Incident response. You will be required to have an incident role and become available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.
It’s our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.
Experience/Skills Required
* A leader who is passionate about getting the best out of people, budgets and resources.
* Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and self‑motivated.
* Enjoys working with and leading a team and unafraid to give direction and feedback.
Desired Experience
* Taking responsibility for the safety of yourself and your team.
* Delivering results through others by overseeing staff, developing, implementing and coordinating technical support from the team.
* Creating an environment that encourages creativity, innovation and improves efficiency, and supporting people through change.
* Working collaboratively across teams and departments.
* Managing budgets and contracts, following processes and working with policy and legislation.
* Translating organisational outcomes into plans and programmes for frontline delivery in an operational environment.
Role location is flexible but occasional travel to the Reading and Wallingford Office will be required.
To discuss this role, please contact Colin Chiverton at colin.chiverton@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will take place at the start‑middle of December.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Full UK driving licence required.
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