Director of Operations for the South East and East - 28762
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East of England, South East
Abingdon , Brampton , Ipswich , London, Reading , Welwyn Garden City , West Malling
Director
Permanent
Full Time
Business Management & Improvement, Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery, Senior Leadership
£97,000
We are in search of a dynamic and experienced operational leader to join our senior operations team.
This is a vital time to work in Operations at the Environment Agency. As the world grapples with climate change, species loss and challenges to water quality and supply, our work is more critical than ever.
We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We therefore particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.), disabled, female and LGBT+.
You will:
- play a crucial role in leading local services across six operational Areas and over 2000 staff.
- set direction, ensure delivery and provide strategic focus for the talented and purpose-led workforce in these Areas.
- also lead one of the operational portfolios driving performance and assuring outcomes for people and wildlife across the country.
Your leadership will ensure we promote sustainable growth, tackle climate change and secure a better future for everyone.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. Please see the candidate pack for more details on this.
This is a vital time to work in Operations at the Environment Agency. As the world grapples with climate change, species loss and challenges to water quality and supply, our work is more critical than ever.
We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We therefore particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.), disabled, female and LGBT+.
You will:
- play a crucial role in leading local services across six operational Areas and over 2000 staff.
- set direction, ensure delivery and provide strategic focus for the talented and purpose-led workforce in these Areas.
- also lead one of the operational portfolios driving performance and assuring outcomes for people and wildlife across the country.
Your leadership will ensure we promote sustainable growth, tackle climate change and secure a better future for everyone.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. Please see the candidate pack for more details on this.
You will report to the Executive Director of Operations, and form part of a welcoming and committed team of senior leaders. You will be a member of our broader community of executive managers, and our national Director’s forum.
Your own team includes six Area Directors and a small executive office.
Your own team includes six Area Directors and a small executive office.
We’re looking for candidates with:
• Extensive leadership experience in a large operational business, and exemplary management skills. This includes translating strategic thinking into effective delivery via transformation, innovation and improved productivity.
• Vision, and the ability to develop your teams’ capabilities and empower them to improve the world around them. You will be great at working as ‘one team’ with colleagues across an organisation.
• Emotional intelligence, able to build consensus, and adept at influencing senior level stakeholders to make the best choices for the environment and people - whether out in the field with one of our operations team apprentices, or meeting with senior ministers in Whitehall.
• A strong understanding of effective crisis management and the willingness to learn how to manage national or large-scale incidents and emergencies.
• Extensive leadership experience in a large operational business, and exemplary management skills. This includes translating strategic thinking into effective delivery via transformation, innovation and improved productivity.
• Vision, and the ability to develop your teams’ capabilities and empower them to improve the world around them. You will be great at working as ‘one team’ with colleagues across an organisation.
• Emotional intelligence, able to build consensus, and adept at influencing senior level stakeholders to make the best choices for the environment and people - whether out in the field with one of our operations team apprentices, or meeting with senior ministers in Whitehall.
• A strong understanding of effective crisis management and the willingness to learn how to manage national or large-scale incidents and emergencies.
For further information please contact: James Farrell, Business Manager, Executive Director Operations at executivedirectoroflocaloperations@environment-agency.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is: 7 April 2024
Candidate Assessments will take place using MS Teams 1 May. These may include a staff engagement panel. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
We will be running a virtual candidate briefing session for those interested in applying for the role on 21 March 2024. Invitations can be acquired by emailing: executivedirectoroflocaloperations@environment-agency.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is: 7 April 2024
Candidate Assessments will take place using MS Teams 1 May. These may include a staff engagement panel. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
We will be running a virtual candidate briefing session for those interested in applying for the role on 21 March 2024. Invitations can be acquired by emailing: executivedirectoroflocaloperations@environment-agency.gov.uk
07/04/2024, 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.
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.