Job Description
Are you passionate about ensuring we have enough water for people, business, and the environment. With a large part of the economy now depending on reliable water supplies, do you want to help secure the water resources needed for nature and for growth?
Key Responsibilities
* Shaping and scrutinising water companies' statutory Water Resource Management Plans
* Providing expert input to the National Framework for Water Resources
* Managing programmes to deliver sustainable abstraction
* Drought planning and drought management
* Developing talent and skills in water planning
* National modelling for water resources and groundwater
* Champion health, safety, and wellbeing; foster inclusion; support growth and development of people
* Lead operational delivery of services, ensuring resources are used effectively, priorities met, and performance efficient and demonstrable
* Take a wider leadership role as part of the Operations Catchment Services Leadership Team
Team
Operations Catchment Services is a national service, of 240 people, providing expertise in water and environmental planning, water company account management, and data analysis, acting as the centre of technical excellence for water resources and water quality planning.
Experience, Skills and Qualities
* Authentic leader with strong team focus and belief in great leadership for protecting people and the environment
* Passion for developing individuals and teams, creating an open, inclusive, trusting culture where everyone can be themselves
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with a strong customer focus and well-honed influencing skillsAbility to think strategically, spotting links and connections to identify opportunities while simplifying for clear focus on delivering what is most important
* Working knowledge of water resources management and understanding of the environmental, political, and economic pressures affecting water companies, food producers, energy providers, technology and science sectors, and the wider water environment
Competencies
* Leads People: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve personal and organisational goals
* Delivers Results Through Others: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures
* Influences and Persuades Others: Presents a case convincingly to win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly
* Develops People: Ensures team members have the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience and supports development into future roles
Contact and Additional Information
Selecty, please include information regarding preferred working arrangements. This role can be based at any of the Environment Agency offices across England. For questions, contact Stewart Mounsey, Deputy Director, Operations Catchment Services via ocsadmin@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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