Waste and Enforcement Senior Leader - 9877

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North East
Darlington , Newcastle
Tyneside House, Teesdale House
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£44,477
This is a senior leadership role within the Waste & Enforcement Department. The post holder will support the Area Environment Manager and Department Team Leaders to deliver strategic priorities which include:

-Management of our Waste Leadership Group
-Management of our Regulated Industry Board
-Ensuring effective Ways of Working across Regulated Industry
-Management of Key Business Risks
Our Waste and Enforcement Department regulates the waste industry from the Scottish Borders down to Teesside. We regulate industry, prepare for and respond to environmental incidents and we tackle waste crime. We do this using a wide range of interventions to minimise the impacts of waste on people and the environment.
We are looking for an individual with a proven track record for leading people and delivering results.

The ability to self-start, understand the business and see the bigger picture will be key along with excellent communication and networking skills.

Other expectations include:

-Influencing and negotiating across disciplines.
-Flexing communication style to deliver tough messages when necessary.
-Working individually or through others to deliver results on time, to required quality standards and cost, to fulfil the Department/RI Plan
-Understanding, interpreting and communicating the role of the Environment Agency broadly, and maintaining understanding of external partners and customers whilst managing their expectations.
-Management of health, safety & wellbeing by actively promoting awareness and good practice, and ensuring the provision of safe working practices in line with Environment Agency guidance.
-Promoting inclusion by respecting differences and building a supportive and engaging workplace.

Deputising at ALT level will also be required
Closing |Date: 22nd February 2019 at 23:55 hours
Please contact Jamie Fletcher for further information.

22/02/2019, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Leads People
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency
Manages the Business
Understands the Environment Agency’s business processes and how to maximise the use of resources in an efficient and effective way
Uses Initiative
Takes action before and/or beyond what is required, owning the outcome.
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.