Deputy Director Portfolio Delivery Office - 26626
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National
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Deputy Director
Fixed Term
Full Time
Business Management & Improvement
£73,000 pro-rata
As a Deputy Director in Major Projects and Programmes, you will be uniquely placed to build a legacy that will have a tangible impact on communities for decades to come.
Our Portfolio Delivery Office (PDO) is instrumental in ensuring we have the confidence and capability to take the right action in the right place.. You will be leading the teams that support, assure and enable Operations to fulfil our complex commitments – including supporting the £5.2bn flood capital programme, environment protection and navigation investments. Through strong business wide leadership this role will lead and steer a cultural change across the business to embed corporate programme management into how we work.
This opportunity for a one year assignment has arisen because of the scale of transformation required in our commercial arrangements as well as our operational processes and practices. This role will focus on the latter with you leading our one stop shop for operational information, intelligence and improvements that will be accessible to all and help drive decisions in relation to programme and project performance and change.
An inspirational person, you will work with senior leaders of the Environment Agency and partner organisations and harness your own team of experts. You will collaborate closely with Operational Areas and National Directorates, and work across the business as part of a dynamic executive manager community..
Our Portfolio Delivery Office (PDO) is instrumental in ensuring we have the confidence and capability to take the right action in the right place.. You will be leading the teams that support, assure and enable Operations to fulfil our complex commitments – including supporting the £5.2bn flood capital programme, environment protection and navigation investments. Through strong business wide leadership this role will lead and steer a cultural change across the business to embed corporate programme management into how we work.
This opportunity for a one year assignment has arisen because of the scale of transformation required in our commercial arrangements as well as our operational processes and practices. This role will focus on the latter with you leading our one stop shop for operational information, intelligence and improvements that will be accessible to all and help drive decisions in relation to programme and project performance and change.
An inspirational person, you will work with senior leaders of the Environment Agency and partner organisations and harness your own team of experts. You will collaborate closely with Operational Areas and National Directorates, and work across the business as part of a dynamic executive manager community..
You’ll be responsible for a team of highly motivated experts, and influence the work of many hundreds of staff and partners. You will report directly to the Director of Operations Major Project and Programmes and form part of a dynamic and inclusive team who will provide the vision, direction and leadership to enable development and delivery of Major Projects and Programmes across the Environment Agency.
To be successful in this exciting role, you’ll be a passionate leader that inspires confidence; has confidence in yourself, your teams, partners and the people around you. It will be essential that you build a team and performance culture that reinforces one business working and has collaboration at its heart.
You must be passionate about developing others, be innovative in your thinking and be a team player.
You’ll also possess strong organisational skills - all essential to delivering a demanding portfolio of work.
You’ll be rewarded with a level of trust and inclusion in guiding the Agency successfully through some of the biggest challenges – and opportunities – facing environment, economy and society.
You must be passionate about developing others, be innovative in your thinking and be a team player.
You’ll also possess strong organisational skills - all essential to delivering a demanding portfolio of work.
You’ll be rewarded with a level of trust and inclusion in guiding the Agency successfully through some of the biggest challenges – and opportunities – facing environment, economy and society.
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills. Section 5 of the candidate pack provides further details on how to apply.
Min Salary : £73,000
To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Steve Moore at Steve.Moore@environment-agency.gov.uk / 07899065039 and /or attend our virtual briefing session on the 5 June (see candidate pack for further details)
Min Salary : £73,000
To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Steve Moore at Steve.Moore@environment-agency.gov.uk / 07899065039 and /or attend our virtual briefing session on the 5 June (see candidate pack for further details)
09/06/2023, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
up to 12 months
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.