Overview
We’re looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the National Environmental Assessment Service (NEAS).
NEAS primarily focus 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.
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 broader EA strategy and motivate the team to deliver efficiently.
* Lead, develop and embed 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.
* Plan and deliver change within the team and across relevant business relationships as the Environment Agency navigates multiple change programmes.
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+ professionals, ensuring capital and operational strategies navigate environmental complexities efficiently. You will work alongside two other Managers to ensure close collaboration and a collective leadership approach.
Experience/Skills Required
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or related areas.
* Experience leading technical teams, translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Proven ability to drive a high-performance team culture with personal accountability, fostering psychological safety and prioritising people over process.
* Innovative thinking with aptitude for new collaborations and better use of data.
* Capability to make risk-based 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 internal and external senior stakeholders for the environment and business.
Contact and Additional Information
We aspire to an inclusive workforce with equality of opportunity and flexible working arrangements. The team is nationally dispersed; some travel and occasional overnight stays may be required. The role supports hybrid working and flexible patterns. Training and participation in incident response duties are required. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For more information, contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden (lee.meaden@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Assessments will take place on Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 29 September, including a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
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