Flood and Coastal Risk Management Senior Team Leader (Partnership and Strategic Overview) - 14060
2
North East
Darlington , Newcastle
Tyneside House, Teesdale House
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time
Risk Management, Senior Leadership
£45,367
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and organised leader of people to work within a thriving Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) department within our North East Area. You’ll lead one of our Partnerships & Strategic Overview teams and you will play a critical role leading and motivating the team, supporting team members through organisational change and managing resources (people and finances) effectively and efficiently. You will be responsible for taking a strategic overview of all sources of flood risk in the area, for working with other Risk Management Authorities (RMAs) and also developing internal and external partnerships to facilitate the development and delivery of the flood risk capital investment programme. You will play a pivotal role within our leadership community and you’ll also contribute to a strong national community providing strategic and tactical steer to develop the FCRM business. You will also be trained and tested such that you become ready to play an important role in our response to flood and other environmental incidents. We will be recruiting one permanent role and one fixed term role until 30 September 2020.
Flood and Coastal Risk Management plays a huge part in the work that the Environment Agency does, helping to protect against flooding and minimising the impacts on people and the environment.
Partnerships and Strategic Overview teams help set the long term direction for flood risk management locally and work closely with Risk Management Authorities, private sector partners and communities to advise, identify, develop, manage, fund, regulate and deliver flood risk projects and works.
Partnerships and Strategic Overview teams help set the long term direction for flood risk management locally and work closely with Risk Management Authorities, private sector partners and communities to advise, identify, develop, manage, fund, regulate and deliver flood risk projects and works.
You'll bring strong organisational and business awareness, and your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be complimented by your enthusiasm to achieve results and your ability to lead and coach others to do the same. In addition you will be able to demonstrate:
In addition you'll have:
- The ability to translate organisational outcomes into plans and programmes for delivery.
- The ability to deliver results through others by overseeing staff, coaching and mentoring.
- Experience of working with internal and external partners to help deliver the outcomes of both a specific function/project/team and the wider organisation.
- A record of delivering work within a programme and project management framework to time, cost and quality.
- Demonstrating political awareness and sensitivity when dealing with customers, stakeholders and communities
- Awareness of whole life asset management
In addition you'll have:
- The ability to translate organisational outcomes into plans and programmes for delivery.
- The ability to deliver results through others by overseeing staff, coaching and mentoring.
- Experience of working with internal and external partners to help deliver the outcomes of both a specific function/project/team and the wider organisation.
- A record of delivering work within a programme and project management framework to time, cost and quality.
- Demonstrating political awareness and sensitivity when dealing with customers, stakeholders and communities
- Awareness of whole life asset management
For further information please contact Leila Huntington on 02084746517 or email leila.huntington@environment-agency.gov.uk
07/02/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Leads People
Provides leadership for people and teams whilst influencing the development of the business.
Delivers Results Through Others
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Manages the Business
Understands business processes and how to maximise the use of resources in an efficient and effective way
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
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.