Overview
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. 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. 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 to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level.
Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities
* 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.
* Set strategic priorities aligned to the broader EA strategy and motivate your team to deliver efficiently.
* Develop and embed a culture of continuous improvement to optimise and support the changing needs of the business, environment and stakeholders.
* Foster a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making and enables innovation to thrive.
* Plan and deliver change within your team and across relevant business relationships, amid multiple internal and external 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 of 140+ professionals focused on 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 prominent position, the following experience/skills/capabilities are expected:
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or related to Environmental Assessment.
* Significant experience leading technical teams, translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Experience driving a high-performance team culture with personal accountability, facilitating psychological safety and prioritising people over processes.
* Innovative thinking with a track record of creating new collaborations and leveraging data effectively.
* Ability to make risk-based, proportionate decisions quickly and remove barriers to delivery.
* Comfort operating in uncertainty and communicating complex issues clearly to senior internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to build consensus and influence senior stakeholders to support environmental and business objectives.
Contact and Additional Information
We aspire to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job sharing. Some travel and occasional overnight stays may be required. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. All hires participate in required training and incident response duties as needed. 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 are conducted on Microsoft Teams in the week commencing 29 September and include a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Competencies
* Leads People
* Develops People
* Manages Change
* Manages Self
Company Guidance and Equal Opportunities
The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer flexible working patterns and Guaranteed Interview for applicants with disabilities whose applications meet the minimum criteria. We do not engage with the market directly by post, email or phone for recruitment. If you wish to become a supplier through Crown Commercial Service, please visit the government link provided in the original listing for more information.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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