Job Description
Join us and help make a real difference to people, places, and the environment.
Our Operations Field Teams are at the heart of what we do. As professional operators of our river and coastal assets, we carry out essential maintenance and improvement work, including vegetation management, tree works, minor construction, and refurbishment. We also run operational exercises and deploy equipment during incidents.
As a Lead Team Member, you’ll play a key role in guiding and supporting your team across a designated patch. You’ll lead on daily tasks, ensure safe and effective delivery, and act as a role model in professional behaviour and technical skill. Coaching and mentoring will be central to your work, helping Team Members grow their capabilities—whether on‑site, through workbooks, or as part of apprenticeship programmes.
If you’re motivated by hands‑on outdoor work, enjoy supporting others, and want to help protect communities and the environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Responding to incidents is a core part of our work. In this role, you’ll take on an incident responsibility, helping us respond to flooding, pollution, or other environmental events. Full training, support, and flexible working arrangements will be provided, and the role may attract additional payment.
The team
The East Hampshire Field Operations Team is a dispersed team of 12 within SSD Field Operations, including Specialist Team Members, Lead Team Members and Team Members. Working closely with the West Hampshire team, we use our strong construction and maintenance skills to operate and maintain river and coastal assets across a wide area. We also provide a reliable 24/7 response to flooding and pollution, protecting communities and the environment.
Experience/skills Required
In your capability‑based answers please demonstrate your ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work. We’re looking for someone with proven skills and experience in maintenance and construction, ideally with knowledge of working under CDM regulations and a strong understanding of health and safety risk be confident delivering high‑quality results in a fast‑paced environment and resolving problems quickly. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure are vital. We’re seeking a positive, proactive self‑starter who builds strong relationships and communicates effectively with people at all levels. You’ll need to be comfortable using computers and managing data. Good verbal communication skills are essential for sharing information, reporting work, and contributing to a safe team environment. You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an EA Office base location of Staunton Road, Havant with regular travel expected across the patch so a full driving licence is required. The Operations Field Teams operate on a 9‑day fortnight. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact helen.greenslade@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews are likely to take place face to face week commencing 30th March at our Romsey office. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competence 1: Achieves Results
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift. Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results. As a Lead Team Member, you’re expected to set high standards, deliver work rapidly to meet targets, and ensure your team stays fully engaged while maintaining strong health and safety practices.
Question: How would you ensure the timely achievement of a demanding workload, and what considerations would you make when managing and supporting a junior team member to deliver work safely and effectively?
Competence 2: Health Safety & Wellbeing
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Making sure that risks to your team are controlled safely and effectively. In this role you will spend much of your time working outdoors with operational equipment. We are committed to ensuring that everyone stays safe at work and encourages safe behaviour from others.
You will need to manage your own health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) and that of your team.
Question: Please describe your experience of managing HSW in an operational or field‑based environment, the approaches / actions you took and why HSW is so important in this type of role?
Competence 3: Communicates Effectively
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. Effective communication is a key part of the Lead Team Member role, including listening actively, engaging others, and conveying information clearly and confidently.
Question: Please tell us about a time when you either challenged someone or received a challenge at work. What did you consider when approaching the situation, how did you communicate your perspective, and what steps did you take to resolve the challenge constructively?
Role specific license requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
Additional information for Civil Service applicants
Full UK Driving Licence The Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non‑Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non‑departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
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