Team Leader - Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology - 25835

Here at the Environment Agency, we take care of nature and people. If you have a love of leading people and a real interest in the natural world, then we would love to hear from you.

As the Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology Team Leader, you will bring a positive, visible, and inclusive leadership style which will inspire and motivate the team to achieve successful environmental outcomes. Your team will be working with partner organisations, anglers, and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife.

First and foremost, we are looking for a leader and as such you will:
- Lead a team that protects and enhances the local environment.
- Promote and reinforce the Environment Agency’s vision and culture.
- Develop, support, motivate and empower team members to achieve their potential.
- Build effective relationships, internally and externally.
- Contribute to the wider leadership community.
- Ensure our performance and health, safety and wellbeing are managed to the highest standards.

The role will be based at our Norwich office, it will involve office, site, and some home-based working.

Your ongoing personal development is also important. You will have the opportunity to gain further skills and knowledge to complement and enhance your capabilities as an effective leader and manager within the organisation.

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. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/

The Norfolk Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology team covers special areas including rivers, Broads, estuaries, and coast. Working collaboratively internally and with statutory bodies, NGOs, anglers, local partnerships and landowners, the team fulfils a key role providing technical advice and support to ensure our own activities meet the highest environmental standards and we make a positive difference tackling the biodiversity and climate crisis.

Above all, you will be passionate about leading, motivating, supporting, and developing your team.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of leading a team and in managing staff wellbeing effectively.
• Excellent people skills.
• Experience in motivating people to deliver to their full potential and delivering against corporate targets.
• A good understanding of health & safety risk management.
• Well-developed communication and influencing skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience of working with a range of customers both internal and external and delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience of managing performance fairly and effectively.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and to quickly adapt to changing situations.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

The candidate pack and generic role profile below should be reviewed to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.

In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where individuals are respected, valued, and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion we can become an equal opportunity employer where we grow and learn together. It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.

The role is not eligible for a lease car. Internal candidates ensure you check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.

If you have any questions, please contact Marcus Sibley marcus.sibley@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.

Please provide an example of when you have led a team or group to deliver a key piece of work.

Please give an example of an achievement you are particularly proud of that required you to co-ordinate others to solve a complex issue.

Please provide an example of when you have a built a successful relationship with a key partner.

A full UK driving licence is essential.