Operations Manager - 16548
2
East Midlands
Nottingham
Trentside Offices
Staff Grade 7
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£58,174
Do you want to make the world a better place? Are you passionate about protecting our communities against natural threats and hazards?
Working for the Environment Agency in the East Midlands will give you an opportunity to make a difference; an excellent rewards package and a commitment that working with us will be life enhancing.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational person to lead our Operations Management department, a key Asset Management role within Flood Risk Management. Your work will be conducted in a high-freedom environment that makes the people you work with happier; focuses on health, safety and wellbeing; embraces emergent leadership; and supports your own development.
You'll be a highly visible leader, able to organise, inspire and motivate people to achieve great outcomes. You'll know how to make our corporate ambitions and local priorities resonate with others so plans are converted into delivery and key stakeholders know the value of our work. You'll bring a passion to the role and in return be supported by great people in the Area.
Working for the Environment Agency in the East Midlands will give you an opportunity to make a difference; an excellent rewards package and a commitment that working with us will be life enhancing.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational person to lead our Operations Management department, a key Asset Management role within Flood Risk Management. Your work will be conducted in a high-freedom environment that makes the people you work with happier; focuses on health, safety and wellbeing; embraces emergent leadership; and supports your own development.
You'll be a highly visible leader, able to organise, inspire and motivate people to achieve great outcomes. You'll know how to make our corporate ambitions and local priorities resonate with others so plans are converted into delivery and key stakeholders know the value of our work. You'll bring a passion to the role and in return be supported by great people in the Area.
You will lead and support a number of teams who are responsible for operations management in the northern part of our patch, covering the River Trent catchment from Newark on Trent to the Humber Estuary.
You will also form an essential part of our Area Leadership Team, providing forward thinking and strategic direction to the East Midlands Area. Your leadership will also enhance the Areas incident response capability by holding a senior incident management role.
You will also form an essential part of our Area Leadership Team, providing forward thinking and strategic direction to the East Midlands Area. Your leadership will also enhance the Areas incident response capability by holding a senior incident management role.
We are looking for applicants who believe that providing great leadership is fundamental to our ability to protect people and the environment. You will be able to draw on your experiences as a leader to describe how you have helped make a real difference.
As a member of the Area Leadership Team you will be committed to developing yourself and those around you, providing a positive role model who is versatile in the way they create an open, inclusive, and trusting culture where people can give of their best.
You must be passionate about developing other people, be innovative in your thinking and have experience managing health, safety and wellbeing.
We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.
As a member of the Area Leadership Team you will be committed to developing yourself and those around you, providing a positive role model who is versatile in the way they create an open, inclusive, and trusting culture where people can give of their best.
You must be passionate about developing other people, be innovative in your thinking and have experience managing health, safety and wellbeing.
We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.
We are looking to strengthen our leadership team with a person who is excited to challenge the status quo and includes everyone. We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.
We support flexible working patterns.
This permanent role will be based in the East Midlands Area. Travel will be required to other offices and locations which may not be easily accessible via public transport, and so you will need a full UK driving licence.
To discuss any aspect of the role please contact Louise Cresswell, East Midlands Area Director, on 020 3025 3317or by email on louise.cresswell@environment-agency.gov.uk
We support flexible working patterns.
This permanent role will be based in the East Midlands Area. Travel will be required to other offices and locations which may not be easily accessible via public transport, and so you will need a full UK driving licence.
To discuss any aspect of the role please contact Louise Cresswell, East Midlands Area Director, on 020 3025 3317or by email on louise.cresswell@environment-agency.gov.uk
01/03/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Leads People
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Making sure your own behaviour reduces risks to the health and safety of yourself and others.
Delivers Results Through Others
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
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 not.
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.