Overview
Team Leader - Integrated Environment Planning (IEP) for Herts and North London Area. Leads a team of specialists delivering environmental improvements for water quality, water resources and river catchments, with emphasis on collaborating with water companies on investment programmes and holding them to account through our National Directorate.
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and direction to the IEP team, balancing workloads to prioritise activities with the greatest environmental benefit.
* Oversee budgets, work planning and recruitment; adapt to changing priorities.
* Support team development, identify training needs and promote health, safety and wellbeing.
* Act as a role model for inclusion and a supportive, engaging workplace.
* Take an active role in the Environment Agency’s Incident response; be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support. May attract additional payment and training; alternative working arrangements available.
* Collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate integrated actions and deliver environmental outcomes.
Qualifications / Experience
* Able to manage a team with multiple priorities and competing demands; passionate about developing people.
* Enthusiastic to achieve results and capable of leading others to do the same.
* Positive role model for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; able to inspire a diverse range of people.
* Strong planning and prioritisation to manage internal and external demands.
* Excellent communicator with ability to influence teams and partners to think strategically about environmental outcomes.
* Experience influencing delivery across multiple teams and partners.
* Experience in managing health, safety and wellbeing of teams and individuals.
Additional Information
This permanent role is based in the Herts and North London Area’s Alchemy Office, which is fully accessible. Some travel to other offices/locations may be required. Flexible working patterns are supported, including job share; hybrid working combines home and office, with attendance required for certain meetings.
To discuss aspects of the role, contact: WFPG_HNL@environment-agency.gov.uk or julienunn@environment-agency.gov.uk, 07771504815.
Competencies assessed: Delivering Results Through Others; Leads People; Influences and Persuades Others; Manages the Business. Examples requested in application.
Note: Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; eligibility for continuous service may vary. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity, welcome flexible working, and guarantee interview to applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria.
Location / Job Details
Location: Luton/Leyton area postings; role based in Alchemy Office, Welwyn Garden City area also referenced. This section intentionally excludes non-essential job board boilerplate.
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