Deputy Director of Economics and Social Science
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National
Various
Various
Deputy Director
Permanent
Economics, Senior Leadership
To lead the Economics and Social Science team, developing the use of economics and social science across the organisation, and helping to shape regulatory decision-making and Environment Agency submissions to spending reviews. Providing the evidence to help underpin investment planning decisions, input to spending reviews, flood risk investment, development of natural capital, river basin planning, better regulation and regulatory decisions. The post holder will work with senior leadership of the organisation including senior civil servants in Defra, the government professions, Her Majesty’s Treasury and economic regulators.
The team is made up of 13 economists and social scientists, reporting into the vacant post and is part of the Evidence Directorate. The Environment Agency’s work is managed via four main business areas: Flood Management; Water, Land & Biodiversity; Regulated Industry and cross-cutting work. The staff in the team split their time between each of these areas. The team also works with Defra economists and social scientists and other teams across the Agency.
Suitable Economics qualification, educated to degree level or equivalent.
Experience of leading and influencing government and other expert / technical organisations
Experience of leading and managing multi disciplinary teams
Experience in evaluating risks and potential mitigation options
Experience in developing and influencing strategic outcomes with a range of stakeholders
Experience of communicating effectively within a large and complex organisation
Experience of delegating management activities through senior direct reports
Experience of leading and influencing government and other expert / technical organisations
Experience of leading and managing multi disciplinary teams
Experience in evaluating risks and potential mitigation options
Experience in developing and influencing strategic outcomes with a range of stakeholders
Experience of communicating effectively within a large and complex organisation
Experience of delegating management activities through senior direct reports
If you require further information regarding the role, please contact Catherine Wright, Director of Planning, Assessment and Reporting via email at Catherine.wright@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications: 27 May 2016
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications: 27 May 2016
27/05/2016, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Leads the Organisation
Takes personal responsibility for the implementation of changes and programmes that are crucial to the success of the Environment Agency.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
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.