Team Leader - 19928
5
South West
Blandford Forum , Bridgwater
Rivers House Blandford, Rivers House Bridgwater
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Other
£36,389
Can you lead, manage and motivate a team to be the best they can be?
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join our dynamic and progressive Wessex Area Leadership Group. We have a number of Team Leader roles across the South West, protecting the environment and reducing flood risk on both permanent and temporary contracts.
We need, compassionate and enthusiastic leaders able to lead with a flexible approach, providing direction and enhancing the performance of our staff. You will lead by example – promoting our ambitions around equality, diversity and inclusion and supporting personal development and wellbeing. You will need to be a visible leader able to communicate concisely and clearly, with the ability to influence and work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners. You will need to bring passion to the role. You will be supported by a leadership group and various community networks.
You'll have the opportunity to get involved with our incident response. We have a flexible range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get all the training and support you need.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join our dynamic and progressive Wessex Area Leadership Group. We have a number of Team Leader roles across the South West, protecting the environment and reducing flood risk on both permanent and temporary contracts.
We need, compassionate and enthusiastic leaders able to lead with a flexible approach, providing direction and enhancing the performance of our staff. You will lead by example – promoting our ambitions around equality, diversity and inclusion and supporting personal development and wellbeing. You will need to be a visible leader able to communicate concisely and clearly, with the ability to influence and work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners. You will need to bring passion to the role. You will be supported by a leadership group and various community networks.
You'll have the opportunity to get involved with our incident response. We have a flexible range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get all the training and support you need.
We have a number of permanent and temporary Team Leader positions across our teams in the South West, with our offices in Bridgwater and Blandford. We will be matching experience, skillset and knowledge to the positions we have available. This will be discussed as part of the interview process.
As we emerge from the pandemic we expect teams to be working both virtually and in the office according to business and wellbeing need.
As we emerge from the pandemic we expect teams to be working both virtually and in the office according to business and wellbeing need.
We are looking to strengthen our leadership team with a person who thinks independently, is prepared to challenge and is inclusive.
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 and have the ability to develop teams and support individuals in achieving their full potential.
We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and a proven track record in delivering through others.
Experience in managing health, safety and wellbeing would be advantageous but is not essential.
Experience of leading and supporting team members through change would also be advantageous.
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking to take their first steps in leadership and if successful we will provide training and support as required.
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 and have the ability to develop teams and support individuals in achieving their full potential.
We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and a proven track record in delivering through others.
Experience in managing health, safety and wellbeing would be advantageous but is not essential.
Experience of leading and supporting team members through change would also be advantageous.
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking to take their first steps in leadership and if successful we will provide training and support as required.
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 support flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work life and your personal life. We will also encourage you to keep developing your skills and professional knowledge throughout your career.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits such as flexible working, competitive annual leave scheme and pension, cycle to work scheme, staff networks, an Employee Assistance Programme, sports and social clubs and discount schemes.
For further details or to discuss this advert please contact Steph Simmons on stephanie.simmons@environment-agency.gov.uk.
We support flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work life and your personal life. We will also encourage you to keep developing your skills and professional knowledge throughout your career.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits such as flexible working, competitive annual leave scheme and pension, cycle to work scheme, staff networks, an Employee Assistance Programme, sports and social clubs and discount schemes.
For further details or to discuss this advert please contact Steph Simmons on stephanie.simmons@environment-agency.gov.uk.
07/11/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Leads People
Using a work based example, tell us how you have led people and/or a team ensuring their development whilst supporting equal and fair results for everyone.
Communicates Effectively
Using a work based example, tell us how you use effective communication to lead.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please tell us about a time when you have had to present a case in a convincing and attractive way that has won people over, encouraging them to follow a plan willingly with a successful outcome.
Delivers Results Through Others
Using a work based example, tell us how you lead and support team members/colleagues effectively to deliver results within specific guidelines and/or timeframes.
A driving licence is essential.
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.