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 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 an effectively prioritised and delivered 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 working closely with 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 that builds trust, fosters strong relationships and creates opportunities for collaboration.
* Set strategic priorities aligned with the EA strategy and motivate the team to deliver efficiently.
* Lead, develop and embed a culture of continuous improvement to optimise the organisation’s changing needs, environment and stakeholders.
* Foster a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making and enables innovation.
* Plan and deliver change within the team and across relevant business relationships during ongoing 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+ skilled people, ensuring our capital and operational strategies and projects navigate environmental complexities efficiently. You will work alongside two other Managers to ensure close collaboration and unified leadership.
Experience / Skills Required
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or similar related to Environmental Assessment.
* Significant experience leading technical teams, translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Experience driving a high-performance team culture with personal accountability; facilitate psychological safety and prioritise people over process.
* Innovative thinking with a track record of new collaborations and better use of data.
* Comfort with risk-based, proportionate decision-making at pace and removing barriers to delivery.
* Ability to operate in uncertainty and communicate complex issues clearly to senior internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external senior stakeholders for the environment and business.
Contact and Additional Information
Environment Agency is committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, with flexible working arrangements. The team is nationally dispersed with some travel and occasional overnight stays. Hybrid working is supported. All joiners undertake training and may 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 occur on Microsoft Teams in the week commencing 29 September and will include a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Competencies
* Leads People — Inspires and motivates others to achieve personal and organizational goals.
* Develops People — Ensures team members have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform and develop into future roles.
* Manages Change — Leads change effectively within the team and organisation.
* Manages Self — Maintains self-awareness and takes responsibility for personal development.
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Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Location: Burton Upon Trent, Derbyshire with national travel as required. Note: This description reflects the position as posted and may be subject to change.
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