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 work. 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.
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 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 in an efficient manner.
* Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement to optimise and support the changing needs of the business, the environment, and its stakeholders.
* Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making and enables innovation to thrive.
* Plan and deliver change within the team and across relevant business relationships as the Environment Agency navigates multiple internal and external change programmes.
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+ people, ensuring capital and operational strategies and projects navigate environmental complexities efficiently. You will work alongside two other Managers to ensure close collaboration and a collective leadership approach.
Experience/Skills Required
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or similar.
* 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 openness to new collaborations and better use of data.
* Ability to take risk-based, proportionate decisions at pace and remove barriers to delivery.
* Comfort operating in uncertainty and communicating complex issues clearly to senior colleagues.
* Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external senior-level stakeholders.
Contact and Additional Information
We aspire to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements. The team is nationally dispersed; some travel may be required with occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. All joiners are expected to 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 of 29 September, comprising a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Competences
1. Leads People
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
2. Develops People
Makes sure team members have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform in current and future roles.
3. Manages Change
Understands the role in leading change and successfully leads change in the team.
4. Manages Self
Has awareness of strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach; takes responsibility for personal development.
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and support flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support candidates with disabilities.
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