Job Description
We are seeking 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 the most efficient way, 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 a prioritised and effective manner. We are looking for an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader who can guide teams through change while enabling and supporting a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. You will have experience in project delivery in conformance with environmental legislation, policies and strategies, and a proven track record of working closely with and influencing senior leaders, industry experts, delivery partners and external stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level.
Principal Accountabilities
* 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 the broader EA strategy and motivate the team to operationally deliver efficiently.
* Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement to optimise and support changing needs of the business, environment and stakeholders.
* Lead a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making and enables innovation to thrive.
* Navigate multiple change programmes from internal and external drivers; plan and deliver change within the team and across relevant business relationships.
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. We ensure that our capital and operational strategies and projects navigate environmental complexities efficiently. You will work alongside two other Managers to ensure close collaboration within a collective leadership team.
Experience/Skills Required
To excel in this role, the following experience/skills are expected:
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or similar and relevant subject to Environmental Assessment.
* Significant experience leading technical teams, setting and translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Experience driving a high-performance team culture and acting as a role model of personal accountability, facilitating psychological safety and prioritising people over process.
* Innovative thinking with a drive 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
We value inclusivity and flexible work arrangements. The team is nationally dispersed with some travel and occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working, with flexible patterns supported. All hires will undertake training and participate in incident response duties when required. 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 now and develop into future roles.
* Manages Change – Understands and leads change within the team and organisation.
* Manages Self – Maintains awareness of strengths and development needs and takes responsibility for personal development.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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