Asset Team Leader - North Devon - 28796

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.

Do you want to play a key role in making Devon and Cornwall an even better place to live and work?

Could you lead a team that helps to make Devon and Cornwall greener and more resilient?

We have an exciting opportunity for a confident leader of people to lead our Asset Performance Team in North Devon. Flooding represents a crucial challenge both now and into the future as the impacts of climate change become apparent. You will lead a highly professional, multi-skilled team which includes asset managers, engineers, environmental and construction specialists responsible for delivering a broad asset and incident management remit. This includes planning and delivery of our capital and maintenance programmes and leading our operational incident response.

You will play a key role developing and motivating team members to deliver, as well as ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing is looked after and team business actions are complete. The focus will be on management of the team, and this will be a fantastic opportunity to learn about the role of the Environment Agency and use your leadership skills to bring out the best in our employees. You will be flexible in your approach and open to regular change. The most important thing is your ability to connect with people, supporting them with the leadership they need to be their best.

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 lead a great team of people (approx. 10-12 team members), with a wealth of expertise and experience who are passionate about what they do. You'll be part of the Area Operations leadership team in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Area as well as working with internal colleagues in strategic planning and Field operations.

Required:

• Experience of leading a safe, healthy and well team with a good understanding of HS&W practices.
• Ability to lead people and provide clear direction, instruction and guidance through effective performance management.
• Emotional intelligence. Ability to recognise the strengths, vulnerabilities and motivations of others and develop key skills.
• Ability to resource, prioritise and deliver a work programme. Identifying the required competencies/skills and plant/equipment needed to deliver activities in line with our SHEW Code of Practice and relevant OIs.
• Computer literate. Competent using IT devices, such as an iPad, and willing to learn our in-house systems.

Desirable:

• Commercial acumen and knowledge of our supply chain to assist in the delivery of our work programmes is beneficial.
• A relevant degree (or similar) and specialist training such as National Examination Board of Safety Health (NEBOSH) and/or Institute of Asset Management Certificate (IAM) is beneficial.

The role could be based at the Alverdiscott Depot, Bideford or in Exeter.

If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact Eddie Stevens, Operations Manager: Edward.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Interviews will be held face to face at our Manley house office on 18th and 19th April 2024 .

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. When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these within the context of this role.

- Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.

Please describe your leadership approach and give an example of when you have previously led a team in an inclusive way, to achieve a desired outcome.

- Makes sure team members have the skills, knowledge and experience to successfully carry out their current role and to develop into future roles.

Please give an example of how you have developed others to ensure they meet their full potential.

- Making sure that risks to your team are controlled safely and effectively.

Please outline your approach to managing a team’s wellbeing whilst under various workload pressures to ensure they feel supported, valued, and appreciated for their efforts

- Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.

Describe a time when you have led a team to deliver a quality piece of work under time constraints with conflicting priorities?

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