Area Director - London - 17113

1
South East
London
Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Deputy Director
Permanent
Full Time
Senior Leadership
£71,118
The Environment Agency is proud to advertise an exciting opportunity to create a better place for people, wildlife and the environment across London.
As the next Area Director, London, you will be uniquely placed to build a legacy that will have a tangible impact on London and the lives of Londoners for decades to come.
This is a highly diverse role. The post holder would provide leadership in areas including major flood risk management projects; environmental policy engagement and influencing; our response to major incidents; and partnership work on innovative responses to the climate and nature crises.
An inspirational person, you will work with senior political and sector leaders in our capital city, and harness your own team of experts. You will collaborate closely with two of our Operational Areas, and work across the business as part of a dynamic executive manager community.
Our ambition is to create a nation resilient to climate change, with healthy air, land and water. A nation that enables green growth, and has a sustainable future. And to be an organisation which excels in equality, diversity and inclusion, where work feels life enhancing. Come join us.
You’ll be responsible for a small team of highly motivated experts, and influence the work of many hundreds of staff. You will report directly to the relevant Director of Operations, and form part of a dynamic and inclusive team who lead Operations across South & East England.
We aim to create and maintain a diverse workforce (including our Board and Executives) that better reflects the UK’s diverse communities. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.), disabled, female and LGBT+, as we are under-represented in these areas.

You’ll be a highly experienced leader, with excellent communications skills, good judgement, strengths in collaboration and facilitation. These positions require a level of diplomacy commensurate with a high profile role in public policy and senior relationship management. Alongside these responsibilities you’ll be rewarded with a level of trust and inclusion in guiding the Agency successfully through some of the biggest challenges – and opportunities facing environment, economy and society.

You must be passionate about developing others, be innovative in your thinking and be a team player. You’ll also possess strong organisational skills - all essential to delivering a demanding portfolio of work.
To arrange an informal conversation about the role with the Operations Business Manager, or to book a briefing call with the Director South & East, please contact:
Sue Peach or Jane Cole
Tel: +44 (0) 7770700989 or +44 (0) 7768552267
Email: Susan.Peach@environment-agency.gov.uk or Jane.Cole@environment-agency.gov.uk

Interviews are expected to take place on 27 May using virtual technology to comply with social distancing restrictions, as appropriate.

07/05/2021, 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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.