Field Operations Team Leader - 25396

2
Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley , Leeds
Lateral, Rockingham, Barnsley
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£37,462
This is an exciting opportunity to lead an operational team working in the upper River Aire and Calder catchment. You and your team will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of flood risk assets to ensure we can respond to flooding, continue to protect our communities and enhance our environment. Assets are anything from embankments and flood walls, to pumping stations and other river structures.
As a Team Leader you will manage a team budget, training programme, asset maintenance programme delivery and do on-site active monitoring to ensure your team are managing health and safety risks.
With people at the heart of everything we do, equality, diversity and inclusion will be essential to the development of your team. You will inspire and create an inclusive environment to enable them to be their best.
And you’ll be a valuable member of our Yorkshire Operations Leadership Team where together we will lead our approach to people’s health, safety and wellbeing.
As 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.
If you enjoy leading a front-line team that really makes a difference, encouraging people to shine, and problem solving, there is no better role than the Field Operations Team Leader.
Field Operations Teams are our Asset Operators, Maintainers and Responders.
They have skills and training that means they are responsible for maintaining and operating our assets out in the field, often using specialist equipment.
They are a round-the-clock emergency responder for flooding and environmental incidents, helping to protect our communities and environment.
It’s a worthwhile place to be where you know the value and importance of your team’s work every time it rains.
We want to hear about where you have led and inspired people to achieve great things.
• You will have experience of managing risks, particularly regarding health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others.
• You will be able to manage multiple priorities and competing demands to deliver work programmes.
• Communication, teamwork and collaboration are key.
• It is important that you are passionate about people, their development, and creating an inclusive environment.
• Previous experience in flood risk and/or asset management and/or engineering and/or construction would be helpful, but a keen interest is more than acceptable too.
We are looking for positive energy and a can-do attitude, a fresh perspective and someone that is excited to help us achieve our EA2025 vision. So don’t be put off applying if you don’t have a degree and/or you don’t have experience in this sector.
We’re committed to being an inclusive organisation that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and therefore welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given the training and support you need to succeed.

We offer fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications. See candidate pack.

This role is based in Leeds, however there may be future opportunities for other locations in Yorkshire through this recruitment process; if you are interested in the role please get in touch.
Further information about this role can found in the candidate pack. If you are unsure whether to apply or have questions, please contact kimberley.macpherson@environment-agency.gov.uk/07799477582 for an informal chat.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in February.

30/01/2023, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Health Safety & Wellbeing
As a Field Team Leader you and your team will be responsible for maintenance and operation of assets, where management of health, safety and wellbeing is essential. Please tell us about your experience of managing health, safety and wellbeing.
Leads People
Our Field Teams are on the front-line delivering amazing work to reduce flood risk to Yorkshire’s communities. As their Team Leader you will motivate and inspire them to be their best and continue to deliver such important outcomes. Please tell us what kind of leader you are, giving examples of your experience leading people.
Diversity
We know that we can do and achieve more for people and the environment when we bring our talents together and respect and cherish our differences. Please tell us what Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) means to you as a leader.
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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.