Field Team Leader, Upper Colne Catchment - 19323
1
London, South East
Hanwell
Hanwell Depot
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£36,389
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to lead, direct and motivate a front-line Field team in Hertfordshire and North London Flood and Coastal Risk Management Operations.
Managing our Field Team for the Upper Colne area, you’ll ensure they are ready to respond to any flooding incident or emergency. Your team will deliver a fast paced programme of maintenance works for our rivers and flood risk management structures which is essential for protecting people, property and wildlife.
You should have outstanding leadership qualities, and be able to remain positive and focused on the key priorities, using your initiative to take timely decisions, and manage and prioritise a varied workload. You will have a strong commitment to people- supporting your team’s personal development and ensuring your team is trained to the highest standards, and up to date with all health and safety and construction legislation and requirements.
This is a permanent post based from our Hanwell depot in North London. Travel within the Herts and North London area (HNL), to other offices / depots and for site visits, will be required.
Managing our Field Team for the Upper Colne area, you’ll ensure they are ready to respond to any flooding incident or emergency. Your team will deliver a fast paced programme of maintenance works for our rivers and flood risk management structures which is essential for protecting people, property and wildlife.
You should have outstanding leadership qualities, and be able to remain positive and focused on the key priorities, using your initiative to take timely decisions, and manage and prioritise a varied workload. You will have a strong commitment to people- supporting your team’s personal development and ensuring your team is trained to the highest standards, and up to date with all health and safety and construction legislation and requirements.
This is a permanent post based from our Hanwell depot in North London. Travel within the Herts and North London area (HNL), to other offices / depots and for site visits, will be required.
The Upper Colne Field Team, based out of our Hanwell depot, is responsible for operating and maintaining the flood risk management assets (e.g. reservoirs, flood banks, gates/sluices) in the Upper Colne catchment. The team will also work flexibly within HNL Area supporting the work of other field teams where required.
As incident responders the team will support our preparation and response to flooding and environmental incidents within the Upper Colne catchment and across HNL Area.
As incident responders the team will support our preparation and response to flooding and environmental incidents within the Upper Colne catchment and across HNL Area.
Passionate about the environment, you will have the skills and knowledge necessary to lead people. Ideally, you should also have operational flood risk management or construction/maintenance management experience and be up to date with current health and safety and construction legislation.
Through experience to date you will be able to demonstrate some of the following:
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, able to act as a role model with a can-do approach.
• Able to resource, prioritise and deliver a work programme, delegating tasks and tracking performance effectively.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and practices with experience of managing small scale construction/maintenance projects safely
• You must be able to take initiative, be flexible, solve problems and make decisions
• Experience in monitoring and improving performance
• Able to operate computer programmes effectively with good IT skills.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
Through experience to date you will be able to demonstrate some of the following:
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, able to act as a role model with a can-do approach.
• Able to resource, prioritise and deliver a work programme, delegating tasks and tracking performance effectively.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and practices with experience of managing small scale construction/maintenance projects safely
• You must be able to take initiative, be flexible, solve problems and make decisions
• Experience in monitoring and improving performance
• Able to operate computer programmes effectively with good IT skills.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
The Environment Agency are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
We offer a range of employee benefits and there are opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
We undertake incident response, which can include being on a duty roster, attracting additional payments. Your manager will discuss opportunities with you depending on your role and circumstances.
The information in the candidate pack is a generic role profile, whilst relevant, it's not specific to this position. The advert provides you with the key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: Penelope Parr, Operations Manager on penelope.parr@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Please note in our current coronavirus working environment, interviews will be held by video conference/telephone.
We offer a range of employee benefits and there are opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
We undertake incident response, which can include being on a duty roster, attracting additional payments. Your manager will discuss opportunities with you depending on your role and circumstances.
The information in the candidate pack is a generic role profile, whilst relevant, it's not specific to this position. The advert provides you with the key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: Penelope Parr, Operations Manager on penelope.parr@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Please note in our current coronavirus working environment, interviews will be held by video conference/telephone.
22/09/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Leads People
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our EA capability dictionary can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Description
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
Using an example, please describe how you have lead a team through a period of change? What leadership styles did you use and what was the outcome?
Description
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
Using an example, please describe how you have lead a team through a period of change? What leadership styles did you use and what was the outcome?
Delivers Results Through Others
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our EA capability dictionary can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Description
In this role you will need to lead your team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Please provide details of how you delivered an important piece of work that relied upon other people to undertake key tasks or activities. How did you overcome any obstacles?
Description
In this role you will need to lead your team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Please provide details of how you delivered an important piece of work that relied upon other people to undertake key tasks or activities. How did you overcome any obstacles?
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our EA capability dictionary can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Description
Making sure your own behaviour reduces risks to the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
Give an example of a time where you have recognised the need to change working practices in order to improve the health, safety and/or wellbeing of your team or a colleague.
Description
Making sure your own behaviour reduces risks to the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
Give an example of a time where you have recognised the need to change working practices in order to improve the health, safety and/or wellbeing of your team or a colleague.
Full UK 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.