Estates Business Manager - 9485
2
National
Various
Staff Grade 7
Permanent
Full Time
Estates
£54,940
This is a great time to join our Estates team.
We are looking for an exceptional individual who wants to deliver innovative, professional services that exceed customer expectations and provide great outcomes and value for money. You will be an inspiring person who has the ability to drive our strategies, a willingness to think differently and drive better ways of working. To be successful you will be versatile and adaptable with a track record of delivering in a complex and fast moving environment. You will be naturally collaborative and able to develop strong and productive relationships to support the Deputy Director Estates to ensure that our strategic ambition informs the Defra group strategy. Your agile and engaging approach will help you to work across the business to solve the challenges you will come across. You will work through our Estates team, across Operations National Services, and with colleagues across the business and in Defra. As a natural communicator you will have the ability to translate strategy into action and play a key role in the smooth running of Estates supporting our team to be the best we can be.
There will opportunities for some national travel in this role.
We are looking for an exceptional individual who wants to deliver innovative, professional services that exceed customer expectations and provide great outcomes and value for money. You will be an inspiring person who has the ability to drive our strategies, a willingness to think differently and drive better ways of working. To be successful you will be versatile and adaptable with a track record of delivering in a complex and fast moving environment. You will be naturally collaborative and able to develop strong and productive relationships to support the Deputy Director Estates to ensure that our strategic ambition informs the Defra group strategy. Your agile and engaging approach will help you to work across the business to solve the challenges you will come across. You will work through our Estates team, across Operations National Services, and with colleagues across the business and in Defra. As a natural communicator you will have the ability to translate strategy into action and play a key role in the smooth running of Estates supporting our team to be the best we can be.
There will opportunities for some national travel in this role.
You will be part of a welcoming and motivated team reporting directly to the Deputy Director Estates.
Our Estates team extends to 114 people, offering professional support for Environment Agency land, property and compensation issues. We are core to the delivery of the Agency's £2.6 billion capital programme to better protect 300,000 homes. We also work closely with colleagues in Defra group Property to deliver our Estates ambition.
Our Estates team extends to 114 people, offering professional support for Environment Agency land, property and compensation issues. We are core to the delivery of the Agency's £2.6 billion capital programme to better protect 300,000 homes. We also work closely with colleagues in Defra group Property to deliver our Estates ambition.
We are looking for someone who is confident, inspiring and passionate with great interpersonal skills.
Your strong influencing skills will help enhance the reputation of Estates and ensure that we effectively deliver for our operational customers. You will have experience of working with a variety of stakeholders and a track record of identifying and embedding best practice. You will have a passion for quality and innovation, focussing on continuous business improvement.
Your strong influencing skills will help enhance the reputation of Estates and ensure that we effectively deliver for our operational customers. You will have experience of working with a variety of stakeholders and a track record of identifying and embedding best practice. You will have a passion for quality and innovation, focussing on continuous business improvement.
Closing date: 16th December 2018 at 23:55 hours
If you require any further information about this role please email Jo Larmour, Deputy Director Estates. joanna.larmour@environment-agency.gov.uk
If you require any further information about this role please email Jo Larmour, Deputy Director Estates. joanna.larmour@environment-agency.gov.uk
16/12/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Influences and Persuades Others
Using no more than 250 words please describe how you meet this competency for 'Influences and Persuades Others'. Your answer will be used to shortlist for interview selection.
Competency description: 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.
Competency description: 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.
Manages the Business
Using no more than 250 words please describe how you meet the competency for 'Manages the Business'. Your answer will be used to shortlist for interview selection.
Competency description: Understands the Environment Agency’s business processes and how to maximise the use of resources in an efficient and effective way.
Competency description: Understands the Environment Agency’s business processes and how to maximise the use of resources in an efficient and effective way.
Delivers Results Through Others
Using no more than 250 words please describe how you meet the competency for 'Delivers Results Through Others'. Your answer will be used to shortlist for interview selection.
Competency description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Competency description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
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.