Northern Powerhouse Programme Manager
1
North West
Warrington
Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 7
Permanent
Business Management & Improvement, Environment & Sustainability, Programme and Project Management
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic and progressive Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire management team during a period of change. The postholder will be responsible for leading and directing the Environment Agency's contribution to the Northern Powerhouse initiative. This will involve building, maintaining and managing key stakeholder relationships with senior counterparts in GMMC and across the Northern Powerhouse area.
Passionate and committed, the postholder will ensure that the environment is considered and valued in all development plans and growth agendas, particularly in strategic projects and major infrastructure investments across the North.
The post holder will deliver the further evolution of our work associated with the Northern Powerhouse, integrating sustainability and environment programming into the development and governance of the devolved and devolving Northern Cities. They will improve and support prioritised work programmes with appropriate advice, guidance and tools. In so doing, the post holder will actively maintain, improve and develop customer relationships within Operations - Area Managers, EPE Managers, National teams, and work with DEFRA colleagues to further enhance existing external relationships.
Passionate and committed, the postholder will ensure that the environment is considered and valued in all development plans and growth agendas, particularly in strategic projects and major infrastructure investments across the North.
The post holder will deliver the further evolution of our work associated with the Northern Powerhouse, integrating sustainability and environment programming into the development and governance of the devolved and devolving Northern Cities. They will improve and support prioritised work programmes with appropriate advice, guidance and tools. In so doing, the post holder will actively maintain, improve and develop customer relationships within Operations - Area Managers, EPE Managers, National teams, and work with DEFRA colleagues to further enhance existing external relationships.
The post holder will report to the Area Manager and be a full member of the Area Management Team with additional staff resources associated with time-limited projects. Initially the post does not have direct reports but this may change.
The role requires you to be an engaging leader with the ability to share and influence, so an awareness of the work of the Environment Agency and its aspirations and achievements is essential.
You'll have demonstrable experience of delivering results through others, and be able to build a wide range of relationships with our internal and external customers.
You'll have demonstrable experience of delivering results through others, and be able to build a wide range of relationships with our internal and external customers.
For further information please contact Lee Rawlinson, Director for Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire Area on mobile: 07768 906692 and by email to lee.rawlinson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Travel across the North and some national travel will be required; some out of hours work may be required to attend events.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an incident management role.
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications is; 19 December 2016 at 23:55pm
Travel across the North and some national travel will be required; some out of hours work may be required to attend events.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an incident management role.
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications is; 19 December 2016 at 23:55pm
19/12/2016, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Consults and collaborates with Customers and Partners effectively through awareness raising, education and combined projects, ensuring buy-in to initiatives and the beneficial promotion of the Environment Agency’s duties and policies.
Delivers Results Through Others
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Business of the Environment Agency
Ensure that sustainability and environment programming is integrated into governance and development.
Influences and Persuades Others
Establish and maintain effective relationships with external customers and stakeholders, senior managers and DEFRA colleagues to enhance the environment across the Northern Powerhouse Area.
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.