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."
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 & creates opportunities for collaboration.
* Lead the setting of strategic priorities aligned to broader EA strategy and motivate your team to operationally deliver in an efficient manner.
* Lead, develop and embed a culture of effective continuous improvement to optimise and support the changing needs of the business, environment, and stakeholders.
* Lead 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 part of multiple ongoing change programmes.
* Collaborate with other managers to ensure close teamwork within the Environmental Assurance & Reservoir Regulation Department as part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management Directorate.
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 of 140+ staff ensuring capital and operational strategies navigate environmental complexities efficiently. You will work alongside two other Managers to ensure close collaboration and collective leadership.
Experience/Skills Required
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or related areas.
* Significant experience leading technical teams, translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Experience in driving a high-performance team culture with a focus on personal accountability, psychological safety, and people-first leadership.
* Innovative thinker with ability to seek new collaborations and make better use of data.
* Confidence in risk-based, proportionate decision-making and removing delivery barriers.
* Comfort operating in uncertainty and communicating complex issues clearly to senior internal and external colleagues.
* Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external stakeholders at senior levels to benefit the environment and business.
Contact and Additional Information
We are committed to inclusivity and flexible working. The team is nationally dispersed; some travel and occasional overnight stays may be required. Hybrid working and flexible patterns are supported. All joiners will undertake required training and 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, including a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and support flexible working arrangements, including job share. The Environment Agency offers a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment.
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