Team Leader - 24570
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East Midlands, East of England
Ipswich , Norwich , Peterborough , Welwyn Garden City
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Environment & Sustainability, Other
£36,389 Pro-rata
We are looking for a people leader to support a multi-disciplinary team of environmental professionals through adaptable leadership and effective management of resources.
The National Environmental Assessment and Sustainability (NEAS) department oversees the effective management of environmental risk on our Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) projects and help identify and deliver environmental enhancements that leave a better place. Our NEAS Hub Teams are responsible for the input of high quality environmental and sustainability advice to the Integrated Delivery Teams for each Delivery Hub. Our input is principally at the project development stages where we ensure that the need for environmental consents and approvals is identified.
You’ll be leading a multi-disciplinary team that’s involved in ground-breaking and award-winning work through effective collaboration across internal departments, the wider Defra group, Statutory bodies, our framework delivery partners, businesses and communities.
The National Environmental Assessment and Sustainability (NEAS) department oversees the effective management of environmental risk on our Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) projects and help identify and deliver environmental enhancements that leave a better place. Our NEAS Hub Teams are responsible for the input of high quality environmental and sustainability advice to the Integrated Delivery Teams for each Delivery Hub. Our input is principally at the project development stages where we ensure that the need for environmental consents and approvals is identified.
You’ll be leading a multi-disciplinary team that’s involved in ground-breaking and award-winning work through effective collaboration across internal departments, the wider Defra group, Statutory bodies, our framework delivery partners, businesses and communities.
This vacancy is to provide maternity cover for the Team Leader role managing the NEAS East North Hub.
The Hub collaborates with internal and external partners to deliver sustainable projects throughout their lifecycle; reducing flood risk, championing environmental improvements, and advocating a sense of shared ownership with local communities across East Anglia and North London and Hertfordshire.
The dispersed team is comprised of Environmental Project Managers of diverse professional experience, Landscape Architects and Archaeologists.
The Hub collaborates with internal and external partners to deliver sustainable projects throughout their lifecycle; reducing flood risk, championing environmental improvements, and advocating a sense of shared ownership with local communities across East Anglia and North London and Hertfordshire.
The dispersed team is comprised of Environmental Project Managers of diverse professional experience, Landscape Architects and Archaeologists.
This is a wonderful opportunity for newly trained and experienced leaders alike in supporting a dispersed team with embedded collaboration and positive team spirit.
You will have successfully led people through change as they continued to deliver complex programmes of work in collaboration with others; through harnessing their skills, nurturing a supportive culture and driving improved performance.
Essential:
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in environmental science or a related subject
• Effective communication skills in a hybrid working setting
• Experience of supporting individuals through change
• An understanding of project and programme management
• An understanding of the environment and sustainability sector
Desirable:
- Understanding of project team management in Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) activities
- Awareness of project governance
You will have successfully led people through change as they continued to deliver complex programmes of work in collaboration with others; through harnessing their skills, nurturing a supportive culture and driving improved performance.
Essential:
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in environmental science or a related subject
• Effective communication skills in a hybrid working setting
• Experience of supporting individuals through change
• An understanding of project and programme management
• An understanding of the environment and sustainability sector
Desirable:
- Understanding of project team management in Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) activities
- Awareness of project governance
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working practices support a healthy work/life balance and offer numerous choices to embrace your personal commitments. Please see the candidate pack for more information around benefits offered.
As part of the role you will be required to co-locate and work at other Environment Agency offices. You may also be required to attend national meetings in locations such as London and Birmingham, with some overnight stays.
Driving licence ideally required as some driving may be necessary. Lease car is available where there is a clear business need.
For further information please contact: LindaJ.Philpott@environment-agency.gov.uk .
Interviews are anticipated to take place in the week commencing: 28/11/22.
As part of the role you will be required to co-locate and work at other Environment Agency offices. You may also be required to attend national meetings in locations such as London and Birmingham, with some overnight stays.
Driving licence ideally required as some driving may be necessary. Lease car is available where there is a clear business need.
For further information please contact: LindaJ.Philpott@environment-agency.gov.uk .
Interviews are anticipated to take place in the week commencing: 28/11/22.
30/11/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Until 30/09/2023
Leads People
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the organisation.
please describe a time when your leadership skills directly contributed to the high performance of a dispersed team.
You may find it helpful using the STAR method when providing your answer.
please describe a time when your leadership skills directly contributed to the high performance of a dispersed team.
You may find it helpful using the STAR method when providing your answer.
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
Please give an example of when you built positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
You may find it helpful using the STAR method when providing your answer.
Please give an example of when you built positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
You may find it helpful using the STAR method when providing your answer.
Delivers Results Through Others
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Please describe a time when you led your team to deliver an outcome in a pressured work environment.
You may find it helpful using the STAR method when providing your answer.
Please describe a time when you led your team to deliver an outcome in a pressured work environment.
You may find it helpful using the STAR method when providing your answer.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.