4113 - Deputy Director, Agriculture Fisheries & Natural Environment
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National
Various
Various
Deputy Director
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£63,379
As the Deputy Director of Agriculture, Fisheries & the Natural Environment you’ll provide the direction to our fisheries, biodiversity and geomorphology strategy. You will work with a range of partners in voluntary and statutory organisations which will enable these organisations to achieve their goals, while ensuring the Environment Agency meets its objectives, too.
Setting the strategic direction, you’ll hold the power to significantly influence the future direction of the Environment Agency’s contribution to the protection and improvement of the natural environment. Making sure we maintain strong relationships with our partners is essential. A strong, direct leader, you’ll listen and acknowledge concerns they may have in a sensitive manner– but will be confident in your ability to stand firm on what you feel is right. As well as developing advice and guidance for external partners, you’ll also develop strategies for maximising income - ensuring efficient spend to deliver objectives and outcomes. The decisions you make will create and engender change within the Environment Agency and you’ll play an essential role in helping us prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. This is an incredible opportunity to make your mark, not only on our organisation, but on the natural environment.
Setting the strategic direction, you’ll hold the power to significantly influence the future direction of the Environment Agency’s contribution to the protection and improvement of the natural environment. Making sure we maintain strong relationships with our partners is essential. A strong, direct leader, you’ll listen and acknowledge concerns they may have in a sensitive manner– but will be confident in your ability to stand firm on what you feel is right. As well as developing advice and guidance for external partners, you’ll also develop strategies for maximising income - ensuring efficient spend to deliver objectives and outcomes. The decisions you make will create and engender change within the Environment Agency and you’ll play an essential role in helping us prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. This is an incredible opportunity to make your mark, not only on our organisation, but on the natural environment.
Representing and leading Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment teams and sitting on the Water, Land and Biodiversity Leadership Team, the post holder will contribute to the strategic leadership of the whole Environment Agency. All executive managers in the Environment Agency work together to lead and deliver strategic management of the business, especially during floods and other environmental incidents. This requires refined cross-team networking and delivery.
First and foremost, you’ll be an enthusiastic person who’s ready for this challenge; eager to drive innovative strategies and deliver positive outcomes for the environment we all live in.
Professional knowledge and experience of working in the natural environment, particularly fisheries, is essential and working with government is also desirable. You’ll need to have significant experience leading people and partnership delivery and have some technical knowledge of environmental legislation and the Environment Agency. Hugely influential, you’ll be comfortable dealing with external stakeholders of all levels – and have the confidence to challenge and push forward your ideas. Naturally, you’ll share our passion for protecting and improving the environment – and you’ll have the drive and determination to make sure it happens.
Professional knowledge and experience of working in the natural environment, particularly fisheries, is essential and working with government is also desirable. You’ll need to have significant experience leading people and partnership delivery and have some technical knowledge of environmental legislation and the Environment Agency. Hugely influential, you’ll be comfortable dealing with external stakeholders of all levels – and have the confidence to challenge and push forward your ideas. Naturally, you’ll share our passion for protecting and improving the environment – and you’ll have the drive and determination to make sure it happens.
The Grade rate for this role is £63,379
As a national role, location is flexible but must be office based. Travel to other Environment Agency offices may be required as part of the role.
More information can be found in the Candidate Pack.
For an informal discussion about the role contact Pete Fox, Director, Water Land & Biodiversity, 07770 853019
As a national role, location is flexible but must be office based. Travel to other Environment Agency offices may be required as part of the role.
More information can be found in the Candidate Pack.
For an informal discussion about the role contact Pete Fox, Director, Water Land & Biodiversity, 07770 853019
16/02/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Post holder will be expected to be a full member of a relevant professional body, and be proposed to work towards fellowship.
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.