Catchment Director - 5257
1
North West
Penrith
Ghyll Mount
Staff Grade 6
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery, Programme and Project Management
£43,344 pro-rata
This exciting role was first established in early 2016 in response to the flooding across Cumbria and at the request of Ministers to provide a greater, more integrated level of leadership at a catchment scale. Since then the role has evolved providing external leadership across community pilots, partners and internally within the Environment Agency.
We are extending the duration of the Catchment Director roles until March 2018, as we combine the Cumbria Flood Partnership work and develop our catchment approach further through the Cumbria Catchment Pioneer.
We are extending the duration of the Catchment Director roles until March 2018, as we combine the Cumbria Flood Partnership work and develop our catchment approach further through the Cumbria Catchment Pioneer.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team that includes three Catchment Directors, Pioneer Programme Manager. It is essential that the team provides leadership to integrate these new work areas and connects with a range of core business teams, works collaboratively across Defra and with partners to deliver truly integrated ways of working and outcomes.
You will be self motivated, innovative and passionate about leading people and programmes of work. The role doesn’t initially have any direct reports, but your leadership should be felt across the Area, through partners and with communities. You will be an ambassador for the EA, and as a member of the local Defra group.
You will understand the complex interactions between different components of catchments and communities, translating strategy into action in a way that engages others and can be explained succinctly to a diverse range of audiences.
Your experience will demonstrate your skills across a breadth of activity and interactions with people, clearly showing how you have made a difference to the environment and people.
The work of the Cumbria Flood Partnership and the Pioneer sit within a local and national political context, and ideally you will have experience of decision making within similar context.
You will understand the complex interactions between different components of catchments and communities, translating strategy into action in a way that engages others and can be explained succinctly to a diverse range of audiences.
Your experience will demonstrate your skills across a breadth of activity and interactions with people, clearly showing how you have made a difference to the environment and people.
The work of the Cumbria Flood Partnership and the Pioneer sit within a local and national political context, and ideally you will have experience of decision making within similar context.
Closing Date: 29 May 2017 at 23:55 hours
For further information about the role please contact Jez Westgarth on 07833 317162. Please note once recruitment is complete we will determine specific geographic and workload portfolio’s.
For further information about the role please contact Jez Westgarth on 07833 317162. Please note once recruitment is complete we will determine specific geographic and workload portfolio’s.
29/05/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Until 31/03/18
Leads the Organisation
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency
Programme and Project Management
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
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.