Operations Manager - 28770
1
South West
Exeter
Manley House
Staff Grade 7
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Compressed Hours
Operational Delivery
£63,144
This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (DCIS) as Operations Manager. You will lead our asset operation, maintenance, and response service in Devon and as part of our Area Leadership Team, you will provide forward thinking and strategic direction to DCIS Area.
We are looking for an inspiring leader with considerable experience of managing large dispersed teams, managing complex budgets, managing assets, capital delivery and the health and safety of front-line field teams. You will be confident in managing operations during incidents to ensure that our response protects communities and the environment.
As a member of the Area Leadership Team, you will be committed to developing yourself and those around you, providing a positive role model who is versatile in the way they create an open, inclusive, and trusting culture where people can give off their best.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We offer flexible working options, and you will be welcomed and provided with all the equipment, training and support needed.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role, see the candidate pack for more information.
We are looking for an inspiring leader with considerable experience of managing large dispersed teams, managing complex budgets, managing assets, capital delivery and the health and safety of front-line field teams. You will be confident in managing operations during incidents to ensure that our response protects communities and the environment.
As a member of the Area Leadership Team, you will be committed to developing yourself and those around you, providing a positive role model who is versatile in the way they create an open, inclusive, and trusting culture where people can give off their best.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We offer flexible working options, and you will be welcomed and provided with all the equipment, training and support needed.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role, see the candidate pack for more information.
You will be part of our Area Leadership Team reporting to the Area Director with responsibility for a department of over 50 staff including asset performance, field operations teams and senior specialists. You will also work as part of a network of Operations Managers across all Environment Agency areas, to share best practice and learn from others.
We’re looking for a highly motivated and inspirational leader who can lead with clarity, set a clear direction and lead through change. You will have a proven track-record of managing the health, safety and wellbeing of field-based staff and you will be committed to managing environmental risk. Our staff are our greatest asset, and you will have a commitment to developing people to be their best; creating an open, inclusive and trusting culture where everyone can be themselves.
The successful candidate will be committed to delivering a world class asset management service and you will hold professional accreditation in asset management and/or engineering. You will be focussed on performance, managing complex budgets and maximizing the use of resources. We cannot deliver alone, so you will need excellent stakeholder management skills, with a strong customer focus and well-developed influencing and persuasion skills.
The successful candidate will be committed to delivering a world class asset management service and you will hold professional accreditation in asset management and/or engineering. You will be focussed on performance, managing complex budgets and maximizing the use of resources. We cannot deliver alone, so you will need excellent stakeholder management skills, with a strong customer focus and well-developed influencing and persuasion skills.
We do not assess CVs, your answers to the competency questions will be used for interview selection. Further info about our capabilities and using the STAR technique can be found in the Candidate Pack attached.
This role will be based at one of our offices of depots in Devon (Manley House Exeter, Clyst Honiton Depot, Alverdiscott Depot).
For questions relating to this role, please contact mark.rice@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be held on 1/5/2024.
This role will be based at one of our offices of depots in Devon (Manley House Exeter, Clyst Honiton Depot, Alverdiscott Depot).
For questions relating to this role, please contact mark.rice@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be held on 1/5/2024.
15/04/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Leads People
As Operations Manager you will lead a team of approximately 50 staff. We’re looking for applicants who can demonstrate how great leadership is fundamental to our ability to protect people and the environment. Using examples to illustrate, please describe your approach to leadership and how you will ensure you have a highly motivated and diverse team who can achieve great results.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Part of your role will be to champion a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across teams based in office, depots and in field operations. Please describe how you would go about this, using examples from previous roles.
Manages Change
Our vision is for safe, reliable and sustainable assets that support a healthy natural environment and climate resilient communities. To achieve this vision, we will need to modernise our asset management approach and change the way we operate. Using examples from previous roles please describe how you would develop an approach to change that would support our asset management vision.
Delivers Results Through Others
As Operations Manager you will need to achieve significant results, often under time and budgetary pressures. Using examples from previous roles please describe how you will focus on performance management while ensuring you support the development of your staff.
Full Driving License
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.