Fisheries Team Leader - 12074
1
North East
Darlington , Newcastle
Tyneside House, Teesdale House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Business Management & Improvement, Environment & Sustainability, Planning, Science
£34,879 (pro-rata)
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead our Fisheries Team, who are based in Newcastle. This is a temporary post until 31 March 2020, leading a team of 6 people.
The Fisheries team was recently split from our Biodiversity & Geomorphology Team as the number of team members has increased. A key part of this role will be to ensure that the two teams continue to provide the exceptional service they were able to as a single team. You will also join a group of existing experienced Team Leaders as part of the North East Area Leadership Group.
You will:
- Lead a team to deliver results on time, to required standards that support our environmental goals.
- Recruit, develop and motivate team members to ensure that an effective and appropriately skilled team is maintained.
- Plan, monitor and control resources to maximise the effective use of finance and people.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external partners to understand their activities and promote our environmental goals.
- Participate in or lead local projects and working groups to deliver the best environmental outcomes.
The Fisheries team was recently split from our Biodiversity & Geomorphology Team as the number of team members has increased. A key part of this role will be to ensure that the two teams continue to provide the exceptional service they were able to as a single team. You will also join a group of existing experienced Team Leaders as part of the North East Area Leadership Group.
You will:
- Lead a team to deliver results on time, to required standards that support our environmental goals.
- Recruit, develop and motivate team members to ensure that an effective and appropriately skilled team is maintained.
- Plan, monitor and control resources to maximise the effective use of finance and people.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external partners to understand their activities and promote our environmental goals.
- Participate in or lead local projects and working groups to deliver the best environmental outcomes.
You will join an experienced and supportive team of officers who integrate fisheries, biodiversity and geomorphology expertise to deliver functional, corporate and statutory duties. You will be working in a diverse and beautiful part of the country with a mix of rural and urban areas, upland and lowland rivers, species and habitats.
We're looking for someone who has shown leadership through current and previous roles and are able to demonstrate a commitment to supporting and developing colleagues.
- An ability to balance competing priorities
- Excellent communication and coaching skills
- Excellent standards of customer service and commitment developing strong relationships
- A passion for enabling a safe, positive, and supportive, environment in which to deliver great results
- An ability to balance competing priorities
- Excellent communication and coaching skills
- Excellent standards of customer service and commitment developing strong relationships
- A passion for enabling a safe, positive, and supportive, environment in which to deliver great results
Interviews for this post will be held on 5th / 6th of September in our Newcastle Office. For further information about this opportunity, please contact Helen Cheeseman or Alice Fitch who would be happy to discuss the role with you.
22/08/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
31 March 2020
Leads People
Please tell us of an example where you have provided leadership of a team (or working group) that inspired and motivated others to achieve a goal - how did you do this?
Delivers Results Through Others
When have you harnessed abilities within a team or group of people to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures? How did you do this?
Coaches Others
How have you used a variety of methods, including direct instruction, coaching and feedback skills to help others to develop?
Health Safety & Wellbeing
How have you led by example to ensure your own behaviour reduces risks to the health and safety of yourself and others?
Driving Licence
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.