Deputy Director for Flood Risk Management Strategy and Engagement - 16612
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National
Various
Deputy Director
Permanent
Full Time
Strategy
£71,000 to £90,119 (pro-rata - if part time or an assignment)
This an opportunity for an experienced leader to set the strategic direction of flood and coastal risk management in England. Our strategy and engagement teams play a key role in contributing to the Environment Agency’s ambitions for a nation more resilient to flooding and coastal change.
This role will play a central part in shaping the delivery of the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy working in collaboration with partners.
We’ll ask you to build strong relationships with influential stakeholders in government and other expert organisations. You will lead teams that work with government and other opinion formers to inform and shape policy on flood resilience and adaptation – including relating to property flood resilience, community resilience and natural flood management.
You will play an active role in leading the organisation, embodying our values and enhancing the wellbeing of our staff.
This role will play a central part in shaping the delivery of the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy working in collaboration with partners.
We’ll ask you to build strong relationships with influential stakeholders in government and other expert organisations. You will lead teams that work with government and other opinion formers to inform and shape policy on flood resilience and adaptation – including relating to property flood resilience, community resilience and natural flood management.
You will play an active role in leading the organisation, embodying our values and enhancing the wellbeing of our staff.
Your teams (circa 40 FTEs) will be located across the country, with bases in London, Bristol, Leeds and Birmingham and you will have high profile meetings all over the country. As your teams are based around the country, you’ll need to be both able to travel or work remotely to suit business needs. Your excellent interpersonal skills will see you able to manage your team both face-to-face and remotely.
You will be an outstanding leader, with significant experience of working across a range of public policy matters, notably in relation to environmental, sustainability and climate resilience topics.
As well as building strong internal and external relationships, you’ll seek to form strong partnerships with key players in government to deliver the Environment Agency’s strategic aims.
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You will be a strong and decisive leader; able to deliver outcomes, either directly or via others, under pressure and under a high degree of public scrutiny.
You’ll have the strength of mind – and personality – to influence complex issues and gain buy-in from all levels of staff, as well as key stakeholders and external bodies. You know exactly what you want to achieve and make it happen.
As well as building strong internal and external relationships, you’ll seek to form strong partnerships with key players in government to deliver the Environment Agency’s strategic aims.
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You will be a strong and decisive leader; able to deliver outcomes, either directly or via others, under pressure and under a high degree of public scrutiny.
You’ll have the strength of mind – and personality – to influence complex issues and gain buy-in from all levels of staff, as well as key stakeholders and external bodies. You know exactly what you want to achieve and make it happen.
As your teams are based around the country, you’ll need to be both able to travel or work remotely to suit business needs.
For further information please contact Flood and Coastal Risk Management Director Strategy and Adaptation: julie.foley@environment-agency.gov.uk
For further information please contact Flood and Coastal Risk Management Director Strategy and Adaptation: julie.foley@environment-agency.gov.uk
28/03/2021, 23:55 hours
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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.