We have an exciting opportunity for someone to lead a team contributing to the management of recreational activities on the River Thames. The team provides a front-facing service to customers, regulates river levels through weir operation, and carries out enforcement of boat registration. You and your team will also support wider objectives such as asset management. We are undergoing a period of change to make our operations financially sustainable, so a key part of this role will be to lead your team through this journey of seeking efficiency and improved service delivery.
Key responsibilities:
1. Leading a team of technical and operational staff
2. Line management responsibilities
3. Management of health, safety, and wellbeing for you and your team
4. Providing well-researched correspondence based on sound technical knowledge, experience, and legal advice
5. Working with customer representatives and professional partners
6. Developing team members and managing performance
7. Managing change and embedding effective ways of working
8. Participating in incident response roles
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and provided with all necessary training and equipment as part of a comprehensive induction.
The team
The Environment Agency manages some of the busiest recreational waterways in the country. Our River Thames operations include 45 lock and weir complexes. Your team will consist of 12 staff, including Lock and Weir Keepers and Technical staff reporting directly to you.
Experience/skills required
You will need to demonstrate:
* Responsibility for the operational safety and wellbeing of yourself and your team
* Leadership and development of people
* Performance management
* Embedding change
* High levels of communication skills
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