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 and influencing senior leaders, industry experts, delivery partners, and external stakeholders, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level.
Note: The Environment Agency aspires for an inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working patterns. Travel may be required; some roles can be fulfilled via hybrid working.
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 to build trust, foster strong relationships and create 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 effective continuous improvement to optimise the changing needs of the business, environment, and stakeholders.
* Foster a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making and enables innovation.
* Lead planning and delivery of change within the team and across relevant business relationships amid ongoing change programs.
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 comprising 140+ staff who ensure that capital and operational strategies and projects navigate environmental complexities efficiently. 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 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; role model of personal accountability; facilitate psychological safety and prioritise people over process.
* Innovative thinking with opportunities for new collaborations and better use of data.
* Confidence taking risk-based, proportionate decisions at pace while removing barriers to delivery.
* Ability to operate in uncertainty and communicate complex issues clearly to senior internal and external colleagues.
* Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external senior-level stakeholders for the environment and business outcomes.
Contact and Additional Information
At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute. The team is nationally dispersed with some travel required and occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working and flexible working patterns. Everyone joining us is 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 29th September and will comprise a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Competencies
* Leads People – Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their goals and EA objectives.
* Develops People – Description: Ensures team members have skills, knowledge and experience to carry out current roles and develop into future roles.
* Manages Change – Description: Understands the role in leading change and successfully guides change in the team.
* Manages Self – Description: Maintains self-awareness and takes responsibility for personal development.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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