Agricultural Enforcement Project (TARA) Senior Advisor - 28809
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 6
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Operational Delivery
£50,409 pro-rata
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? The Environment Agency is the organisation for you!
We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
Have you got a passion for both enforcement and leadership? Are you excellent at communicating, influencing others and have innovative skills? Are you looking for the next stage in your career?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a new national based Agriculture enforcement support team, working directly with area officers to support their enforcement activities, streamlining processes and seeking innovative ways to deliver case files quickly and consistently.
As a part of Project TARA (Testing Approaches to Regulation of Agriculture) this is initially a year’s trial (until 31st March 2025) of a new approach to enforcement, designed to free up our regulatory officers time using dedicated enforcement support officers.
You will lead a team of enforcement support officers and work closely with areas to design new ways of working. As well as leading the team you will work across E&B and the wider business to drive forward improvements in enforcement so as well as good leadership skills you will need to be confident to influence others. You will also need to evaluate the project and make recommendations for the future.
We are looking for an individual with excellent regulatory enforcement skills and recent experience of using relevant EA systems, processes and operational Instructions. Experience of Agriculture is not a pre requisite for this role.
We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
Have you got a passion for both enforcement and leadership? Are you excellent at communicating, influencing others and have innovative skills? Are you looking for the next stage in your career?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a new national based Agriculture enforcement support team, working directly with area officers to support their enforcement activities, streamlining processes and seeking innovative ways to deliver case files quickly and consistently.
As a part of Project TARA (Testing Approaches to Regulation of Agriculture) this is initially a year’s trial (until 31st March 2025) of a new approach to enforcement, designed to free up our regulatory officers time using dedicated enforcement support officers.
You will lead a team of enforcement support officers and work closely with areas to design new ways of working. As well as leading the team you will work across E&B and the wider business to drive forward improvements in enforcement so as well as good leadership skills you will need to be confident to influence others. You will also need to evaluate the project and make recommendations for the future.
We are looking for an individual with excellent regulatory enforcement skills and recent experience of using relevant EA systems, processes and operational Instructions. Experience of Agriculture is not a pre requisite for this role.
You will join the E&B Agriculture team.
We use smart tools to stay connected, but some travel and overnight stays may be required.
We’re part of the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate which supports the Environment Agency by using evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources. We steer the direction, set the priorities, and shape our organisation's approach to deliver environmental outcomes and better regulate.
We use smart tools to stay connected, but some travel and overnight stays may be required.
We’re part of the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate which supports the Environment Agency by using evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources. We steer the direction, set the priorities, and shape our organisation's approach to deliver environmental outcomes and better regulate.
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
• Experience of enforcement activity at the Environment Agency
• Your leadership skills including any training, mentoring or coaching you have delivered
• Your experience of different regulatory regimes at the environment agency
• Your communication and influencing skills
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
• Experience of enforcement activity at the Environment Agency
• Your leadership skills including any training, mentoring or coaching you have delivered
• Your experience of different regulatory regimes at the environment agency
• Your communication and influencing skills
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
We’re committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the Candidate Pack and Additional information document
If you have any queries, or want to discuss the role, working patterns, base locations etc, please contact louise.weller@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams during April 2023
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the Candidate Pack and Additional information document
If you have any queries, or want to discuss the role, working patterns, base locations etc, please contact louise.weller@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams during April 2023
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
14/04/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
up to 31/03/25
Leads People
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency
Please give an example of the leadership skills you have used during a time of change in ways of working.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Please give an example of the leadership skills you have used during a time of change in ways of working.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Influences and Persuades Others
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
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.
Please give an example of where you have used your influencing skills across teams to influence a change to processes
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.
Please give an example of where you have used your influencing skills across teams to influence a change to processes
Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Uses intelligence to detect suspected illegal activities. Instigates and carries out enforcement action where illegal activities have been
detected.
Please give examples of recent enforcement activities you have undertaken
Uses intelligence to detect suspected illegal activities. Instigates and carries out enforcement action where illegal activities have been
detected.
Please give examples of recent enforcement activities you have undertaken
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.