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 an efficiently prioritised manner. We’re seeking an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader who can guide teams through change while 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 and strategies, and a proven track record of influencing senior leaders, industry experts, delivery partners, and external stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of circa 45 staff who 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.
* Set strategic priorities aligned to the EA strategy and motivate the team to deliver efficiently.
* Develop and embed a culture of continuous improvement to optimise changing needs of the business, environment and stakeholders.
* Foster a culture of psychological safety that enables confident decision making and innovation.
* Plan and deliver change within the team and across relevant business relationships in the context of ongoing 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+ skilled people, ensuring capital and operational strategies and projects navigate environmental complexities efficiently. You will work alongside two other Managers to ensure close collaboration and united leadership.
Experience / Skills Required
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or related areas.
* Significant experience leading technical teams and translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Ability to drive a high-performance team culture, role model personal accountability, facilitate psychological safety and prioritise people over process.
* Innovative thinking with a focus on new collaborations and better data use.
* Confident in risk-based decision-making and removing delivery barriers.
* Comfortable operating in uncertainty and able to communicate complex issues clearly to senior internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to build consensus and influence senior stakeholders to make the best choices for the environment and business.
Contact and Additional Information
We are committed to an inclusive workforce and flexible work patterns. The team is nationally dispersed; some travel and occasional overnight stays required. Hybrid working is supported. Training and incident response duties are expected where 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 occur via Microsoft Teams in the week commencing 29 September, including a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Competencies
1. Leads People
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their goals and the Environment Agency’s objectives.
2. Develops People
Ensures team members have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform and develop into future roles.
3. Manages Change
Leads change effectively within the team and demonstrates how to overcome resistance and align with corporate objectives.
4. Manages Self
Maintains awareness of strengths and development needs and takes responsibility for personal development; supports flexible working and diversity.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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