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. 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 & influencing 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 in a way that builds trust, fosters strong relationships & creates opportunities for collaboration.
* Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner.
* Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement to optimise and support the changing needs of our business, our environment, and our stakeholders.
* Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making & enables innovation to thrive.
* Navigate multiple change programmes; plan and deliver change into your team and across relevant business relationships.
The team
You will join the Environmental Assurance & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. NEAS is a nationally dispersed team comprising 140+ people. We ensure that our capital and operational strategies and projects navigate environmental complexities as efficiently as possible. You will work alongside two other Managers, ensuring close collaboration and a unified leadership approach.
Experience/skills Required
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or similar and relevant subject to Environmental Assessment.
* Significant experience leading technical teams, setting and translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Experience driving a high-performance team culture; personal accountability; facilitate psychological safety; prioritise people over process.
* Innovative thinking with opportunities for new collaborations and better use of data.
* Confidence taking risk-based, proportionate decisions at pace while removing barriers to delivery.
* Ability to operate in uncertainty and communicate complex issues with conviction and clarity to senior internal and external colleagues.
* Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external senior stakeholders to make the best choices for the environment and the business.
Contact and additional information
We are committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, with flexible working arrangements. The team is nationally dispersed; some travel and occasional overnight stays may be required. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. Everyone joining us will undertake training and participate in incident response duties when 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 will take place on Microsoft Teams week commencing 29th September, including a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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