Flood Risk Senior Team Leader - Programme Team - 15154
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North East
Darlington , Newcastle
Tyneside House, Teesdale House
Staff Grade 6
Fixed Term
Full Time
Programme and Project Management, Senior Leadership
£45,367 pro rata.
Your role will be to lead the Programme Team within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management department in North East area; this will include managing the capital and revenue programmes having oversight of the development and delivery of flood risk projects, monitoring programme progress and outcomes, managing risk within the programmes and maximising opportunities to secure investment and make efficiencies. You will work closely with the various national and local teams and you will generate and provide key financial and programme information to the Area Delivery Portfolio Board and Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC).
The Programme Team works with other teams and partners to develop and monitor the delivery of the flood risk capital investment programme. They compile and manage financial and programme data and convert this into clear, concise and timely management information that is used to make decisions on investment priorities and delivery of outcomes. They also respond to a wide range of requests for information on our programme from government, national office and local customers.
We are seeking applicants who can demonstrate that they have the following skills and experience:
- A programming practitioner, with experience of managing complex investment programmes.
- Experience of leading teams to maximise and deliver outcomes.
- The ability to step back and appreciate the 'bigger picture' in seeking a balance between local and national needs.
- A proven track record of delivering results through others, which will be particularly important when working across teams and the organisation.
- Strong communication and networking skills to develop and deliver outcomes through various boards, committees and partners.
- A programming practitioner, with experience of managing complex investment programmes.
- Experience of leading teams to maximise and deliver outcomes.
- The ability to step back and appreciate the 'bigger picture' in seeking a balance between local and national needs.
- A proven track record of delivering results through others, which will be particularly important when working across teams and the organisation.
- Strong communication and networking skills to develop and deliver outcomes through various boards, committees and partners.
For further information please contact Jenny McCarthy (telephone number 02084746488 or email jenny.mccarthy@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Simon Wilson (telephone number 02084746604 or email simon.wilson@environment-agency.gov.uk).
25/08/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
31/12/2021
Leads People
Provides leadership for people and teams whilst influencing the development of the business.
Manages the Business
Understands business processes and how to maximise the use of resources in an efficient and effective way
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.
Programme and Project Management
Selects, plans and manages programmes to achieve a set of objectives cost-effectively.
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.