Sustainable Places Team Leader - 5834
1
West Midlands
Fradley
Sentinel House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£33,990 (pro-rata)
Do you want to make the world a better place for people and wildlife? Are you passionate about protecting local communities against threats such as floods and pollution? Do you have experience in leading people? Are you a positive and people focused leader who enjoys providing good efficient quality service in an evolving and sometimes fast moving environment? Then this may be the opportunity for you. We are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills who can inspire, develop and support individuals in our sustainable places team and build strong relationships with our external partners to drive forward our area priorities.
You'll be leading on issues relating to planning and local government that contribute to cross cutting outcomes for the area and helping to shape better local environments that enhance people's lives and support a sustainable economy in the communities of the West Midlands.
You'll be leading on issues relating to planning and local government that contribute to cross cutting outcomes for the area and helping to shape better local environments that enhance people's lives and support a sustainable economy in the communities of the West Midlands.
The role of the team is to work with and support other area teams working in partnership with local authorities and local communities to deliver:
•Better local environments that enhance people's lives and support a sustainable economy.
•New and existing developments that have a reduced environmental impact and well planned environmental infrastructure.
•Spatial and economic planning that meets environmental standards and objectives, and addresses climate change, to improve the quality of places for people.
•Better local environments that enhance people's lives and support a sustainable economy.
•New and existing developments that have a reduced environmental impact and well planned environmental infrastructure.
•Spatial and economic planning that meets environmental standards and objectives, and addresses climate change, to improve the quality of places for people.
The ideal candidate will have all or a majority of the following skills:
• Highly motivated self-starter with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective in leading people, with strong motivational skills.
• Fosters and drives an environment of continuous improvement
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and practices
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to tight timescales
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• An understanding of budgets and statistics with the ability to understand technical issues
• Highly motivated self-starter with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective in leading people, with strong motivational skills.
• Fosters and drives an environment of continuous improvement
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and practices
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to tight timescales
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• An understanding of budgets and statistics with the ability to understand technical issues
Closing Date: 23rd July 2017 at 23:55 hours
For more information contact Suzanne Ward: suzanne.ward@environment-agency.gov.uk or Tel: 02030253126.
As a first responder to major environmental incidents, the Environment Agency expects staff to undertake an incident role. This may sometimes involve out of hours working, depending on the role.
The role is based in Sentinel House, Fradley, near Lichfield in Staffordshire, which is in easy reach of the A38
For more information contact Suzanne Ward: suzanne.ward@environment-agency.gov.uk or Tel: 02030253126.
As a first responder to major environmental incidents, the Environment Agency expects staff to undertake an incident role. This may sometimes involve out of hours working, depending on the role.
The role is based in Sentinel House, Fradley, near Lichfield in Staffordshire, which is in easy reach of the A38
23/07/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
12 months
Achieves Results
Can you tell us about a time when you have successfully delivered a piece of work or project under difficult conditions? What made it difficult and what decisions did you have to make to ensure completion.
Leads People
Tell us about a time that you have led and inspired a group of people, in any context, to achieve a desired outcome.
Manages Self
What do you feel are your strengths and weaknesses as a leader and what skills can you bring to develop this role?
Influences and Persuades Others
We have to influence a large and diverse number of people. Please tell us how you have identified and used your skills to drive forward your agenda forward in a positive way.
Driving Licence
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.