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 and 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 and creates opportunities for collaboration.
* Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver efficiently.
* 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 and enables innovation to thrive.
* Navigate multiple change programmes from internal and external drivers; you will lead the planning and delivery of change into your team and across relevant business relationships.
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 comprising 140+ staff who ensure that our capital and operational strategies and projects navigate environmental complexities efficiently. You will work alongside two other Managers, ensuring close collaboration and a single collective leadership team.
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 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 and acting as a role model of personal accountability. Facilitate psychological safety and prioritise people over process.
* Innovative thinking with opportunities for new collaborations and better use of data.
* Confidence in making risk-based, proportionate decisions at pace while removing barriers to delivery.
* Comfort operating in uncertainty and the ability to 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 strive for inclusivity and equal opportunities with flexible work arrangements. The team is nationally dispersed; some travel required with occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working, and we support flexible working patterns. All joiners 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 in the week commencing 29th September and will include a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Note: If you are applying from the Civil Service, please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets minimum criteria.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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