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 & strategies. You will have a proven track record of working closely with & influencing senior leaders, industry experts, delivery partners, and external stakeholders, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level.
* 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 EA strategy and motivate your team to deliver efficiently.
* Lead, develop and embed a culture of continuous improvement to optimise and support changing needs of the business, 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 business relationships amid multiple change programmes.
The Team
You will join the Environmental Assurance & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. NEAS is a nationally dispersed team comprising 140+ staff. We ensure that 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 collective leadership approach.
Experience/Skills Required
To excel in this prominent position, the following experience/skills are expected:
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or related to Environmental Assessment.
* Significant experience leading technical teams, translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Experience driving a high-performance team culture with personal accountability, fostering psychological safety and prioritising people over process.
* Innovative thinking with opportunities for new collaborations and better use of data.
* Ability to make risk-based, proportionate decisions quickly while removing barriers to delivery.
* Comfort operating in uncertainty and communicating complex issues clearly to senior internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to build consensus and influence senior stakeholders to make the best choices for the environment and business.
Contact and Additional Information
We aspire to an inclusive workforce with equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements. The team is nationally dispersed with some travel and occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. Training and incident response duties are part of the role. 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. When providing evidence for competencies, please give examples of how you demonstrate these within the role or as transferable skills. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection. Example question: Please give an example of leading a team during prolonged uncertainty and complexity, and how you created clarity, ensured strategic alignment and maintained healthy team culture.
Develops People
Makes sure team members have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform their current role and develop into future roles. Evidence should be provided with examples of continuous improvement and its impact. CVs or other documents attached will not be assessed for selection.
Manages Change
Understands the role in leading change and successfully leads change in the team. Provide examples of overcoming resistance and aligning with corporate objectives when leading significant change initiatives.
Manages Self
Maintains awareness of strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach, and takes responsibility for ongoing personal development. The Environment Agency is committed to diversity, inclusion, flexible working patterns, and a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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