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 compliance with environmental legislation, policies and corporate priorities.
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.
* Set strategic priorities aligned to the broader EA strategy and motivate the team to deliver efficiently.
* Lead, develop and embed a culture of continuous improvement to optimise and support changing business 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+ people. You will work alongside two other Managers to ensure close collaboration and a unified leadership approach.
Experience / Skills Required
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or similar within Environmental Assessment.
* Significant experience leading technical teams and 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 seeking 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 internal and external colleagues.
* Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external senior stakeholders to benefit the environment and the business.
Contact and Additional Information
We are committed to an inclusive workforce and flexible working arrangements. The team is nationally dispersed and some travel may be required. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working.
All joined staff 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 during the week commencing 29 September and will include a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Competencies
* Leads People
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their goals and the Environment Agency’s objectives.
* Develops People
Ensures team members have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform in current roles and develop into future roles.
* Manages Change
Leads change effectively within the team, overcoming resistance and ensuring strategic alignment.
* Manages Self
Maintains self-awareness and takes responsibility for personal development.
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. This information is provided for applicants’ guidance. We welcome flexible working patterns and support a Guaranteed Interview policy for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
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