Operations Manager
1
East Midlands
Draycott, Gainsborough , Nottingham
Various
Staff Grade 7
Permanent
Senior Leadership
Do you want to make the world a better place? Are you passionate about protecting the nation against natural threats and hazards?
Working for the Environment Agency will give you as 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, inspirational and kind person to lead our Operations Department. 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 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
The Operation Manager role is absolutely critical to the success of our work in the East Midlands.
Working for the Environment Agency will give you as 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, inspirational and kind person to lead our Operations Department. 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 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
The Operation Manager role is absolutely critical to the success of our work in the East Midlands.
You'll lead and support our Operations Field teams and Asset Performance teams who are responsible for ensuring FCRM assets are constructed, inspected, surveyed, assessed, maintained and operated in a safe, effective and efficient manner to reduce flood risk to people and property.
During a flood event or environment incident, the teams operate to deliver the Environment Agency’s operational response in collaboration with our partners.
During a flood event or environment incident, the teams operate to deliver the Environment Agency’s operational response in collaboration with our partners.
We are looking for applicants who believe that providing great leadership is fundamental to our ability to protect people and the environment.
You must be passionate about developing other people, be innovative in your thinking and have experience managing health, safety and wellbeing in high risk operational environments. Experience of flood or civil engineering would be advantageous.
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 thinks differently, is excited to challenge the status quo and includes everyone. We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce which reflects 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 for all our vacancies, including job share.
You must be passionate about developing other people, be innovative in your thinking and have experience managing health, safety and wellbeing in high risk operational environments. Experience of flood or civil engineering would be advantageous.
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 thinks differently, is excited to challenge the status quo and includes everyone. We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce which reflects 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 for all our vacancies, including job share.
This permanent role will be based in West Bridgford or in one of our (Northern) depots at Askham, Gainsborough or Owston Ferry with regular travel required to other EA offices. You'll be required to visit locations which may not be easily accessible via public transport and so need a full UK driving licence.
The salary is in the range of £54,396 and will also include a lease vehicle.
To discuss any aspect of the role please contact Richard Stockdale, East Midlands Area Manager, on 02084 749049 or by email on richard.stockdale@environment-agency.gov.uk.
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications is; 3 January 2017
The salary is in the range of £54,396 and will also include a lease vehicle.
To discuss any aspect of the role please contact Richard Stockdale, East Midlands Area Manager, on 02084 749049 or by email on richard.stockdale@environment-agency.gov.uk.
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications is; 3 January 2017
03/01/2017, 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
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.
Diversity
Works successfully, with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and ensuring that work is managed so that everyone is able to deliver their best. Actively encourages others to consider diversity issues in their work.
Develops People
Makes sure team members have the skills, knowledge and experience to successfully carry out their current role and to develop into future roles
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Making sure that risks to your team are controlled safely and effectively.
Driving licence required
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.