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. 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 and 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.
Principal Accountabilities / 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 the development and embedding of a culture of continuous improvement to optimise changing needs of the business, environment and stakeholders.
* Foster 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 organisation navigates multiple change programmes.
Team and Department
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+ passionate, experienced and skilled people. We ensure capital and operational strategies and projects navigate environmental complexities as efficiently as possible. You will work alongside two other Managers, ensuring close collaboration and a united leadership approach.
Experience / Skills Required
To excel in this prominent position, the following experience/skills/capabilities are expected:
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or similar, and related to Environmental Assessment.
* Significant experience leading technical teams, translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Experience driving a high-performance team culture with a focus on personal accountability, psychological safety and prioritising people over process.
* Innovative thinking with opportunities for 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 with conviction and clarity to senior internal and external colleagues.
* Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external senior stakeholders to make the best choices for the environment and the business.
Contact and Additional Information
Environment Agency is committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, with flexible working arrangements. The team is nationally dispersed; some travel and occasional overnight stays may be required. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working and we support flexible working patterns. All recruits may be required 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 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 personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
* Develops People
Ensures team members have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform in current and future roles.
* Manages Change
Leads change within own team and demonstrates impact in leading change and overcoming resistance while aligning with corporate objectives.
* Manages Self
Maintains self-awareness, personal development and accountability for own role in the Environment Agency.
Additional notes: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment.
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