Director – Flood and Coastal Risk Management Strategy and National Adaptation - 8911
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National
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Director
Permanent
Full Time
Economics, Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Policy, Programme and Project Management, Risk Management, Science, Senior Leadership, Strategy
£90,000
Are you an exceptional leader, willing to face one of the nation’s greatest environmental challenges? This senior role, in the Environment Agency’s national Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk management team, is a unique opportunity to shape the nation’s strategy for decades to come.
We are looking for someone strategic, influential, innovative and passionate - committed to delivering greater adaptation and resilience in flood and coastal erosion risk management, in response to the challenge of climate change.
Leading a team who work with communities, Government Ministers and the private sector, you will improve understanding of the nation’s flood risk, develop a strategy to help the community and government respond and adapt to the risk, and champion the commitment of others to improve the nation’s resilience to flooding.
This includes identifying future flood risk and investment opportunities, undertaking community, economic and social science research and developing the longer term strategic approach for improving how we manage and adapt to flood and coastal risk.
As a senior leader in the Environment Agency you will also be part of the wider team helping to protect and improve the nation’s environment, working closely with other senior leaders across the organisation.
We are looking for someone strategic, influential, innovative and passionate - committed to delivering greater adaptation and resilience in flood and coastal erosion risk management, in response to the challenge of climate change.
Leading a team who work with communities, Government Ministers and the private sector, you will improve understanding of the nation’s flood risk, develop a strategy to help the community and government respond and adapt to the risk, and champion the commitment of others to improve the nation’s resilience to flooding.
This includes identifying future flood risk and investment opportunities, undertaking community, economic and social science research and developing the longer term strategic approach for improving how we manage and adapt to flood and coastal risk.
As a senior leader in the Environment Agency you will also be part of the wider team helping to protect and improve the nation’s environment, working closely with other senior leaders across the organisation.
The Directorate leads on how we help to minimise, predict and manage the risk of flooding in England. It sets the direction, manages stakeholder relationships and using the best available evidence gives expert advice to government. We set the direction for incident management across the Environment Agency, analyse investment needs, oversee the allocation of funding to capital and revenue projects, and promote warning services to help the public when at risk of flooding.
1. Seeing and understanding strategic opportunities, and using this ability with political acumen to lead and set direction, vision and culture for climate adaptation based on experience of both operational and policy roles.
2. Inspiring leadership and expert in giving a clear sense of direction, in a long term, ambiguous environment, which motivates and drives delivery.
3. Forging strong senior level relationships to influence externally and build trust and confidence in the Environment Agency’s ability to deliver its role, particularly with government.
4. Encouraging staff and championing the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
5. Anticipating, identifying, analysing and understanding trends and shifts in relevant political, economic, social, technical and environmental developments to shape business direction and translate strategy into action based on sound evidence.
6. Presenting the Environment Agency’s position to Ministers, Parliamentary Committees, the media and professional audiences in a confident and articulate manner.
2. Inspiring leadership and expert in giving a clear sense of direction, in a long term, ambiguous environment, which motivates and drives delivery.
3. Forging strong senior level relationships to influence externally and build trust and confidence in the Environment Agency’s ability to deliver its role, particularly with government.
4. Encouraging staff and championing the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
5. Anticipating, identifying, analysing and understanding trends and shifts in relevant political, economic, social, technical and environmental developments to shape business direction and translate strategy into action based on sound evidence.
6. Presenting the Environment Agency’s position to Ministers, Parliamentary Committees, the media and professional audiences in a confident and articulate manner.
For further details please contact John Curtin, Executive Director of Flood and Coastal Risk Management at john.curtin@environment-agency.gov.uk
For further information and instructions on how to apply please see the accompanying Candidate Pack.
Closing date is 30th September 2018
Assessments are likely to take place on 25th October and 1st/2nd November.
For further information and instructions on how to apply please see the accompanying Candidate Pack.
Closing date is 30th September 2018
Assessments are likely to take place on 25th October and 1st/2nd November.
30/09/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
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.