Number of jobs available: 1
Region: National
City/Town: Various
Grade: Deputy Director
Post Type: Permanent
Role Type: Business Management & Improvement, Environment & Sustainability, Senior Leadership
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary Minimum: ÂŁ76,000
Closing Date: 09/02/2025, 23:55 hours
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Job description
As the world grapples with the climate crisis, species loss, weather extremes and challenges to water quality and supply, our work is more critical than ever. There has never been a more interesting and important time to be an Environment Agency Deputy Director within our Flood Risk Directorate.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, strong leader to join our Deputy Director cadre and lead our Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation Team of c150 staff. The team has a very broad reach and influence across the Environment Agency and the wider industry. Reporting to the Director of Innovation, Systems & Services you will be part of a supportive leadership team comprising five other Deputy Directors.
This pivotal position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight to ensure that our national environmental assessments, reservoir safety, and regulatory frameworks are effectively implemented. The role ensures compliance with relevant legislation, supports sustainable environmental outcomes, and safeguards public safety through the management and regulation of reservoirs.
You will bring strategic thinking, excellent communication, relationship building, service development and change management. Working with leaders across the organisation, government and a range of external stakeholders, you’ll present evidence to decision makers in a compelling way, including to our Executive Directors Team and Board.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.
We are fully committed to having an 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.
The team
You’ll be working within the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate reporting to our Director of Innovation, Systems and Services (ISS), which is a newly formed function.
The Environmental Assessment & Reservoir Regulation Team is a nearly formed business unit of circa 150 staff. The team relies on strong networking and influencing skills, working with others internally and externally. You will be supported by a Personal Assistant and will have approximately five direct reports.
Experience/skills required
You’ll be a strategic thinker, able to show that you have the professional skills, technical knowledge, breadth of experience and personal qualities for this post, as well as the leadership skills to succeed at Deputy Director level
You’ll have expertise in influencing senior leaders and colleagues in a range of situations.
You’ll have experience in leading large, multi-disciplinary teams and supporting teams through change
You’ll have experience of communicating and engaging effectively within a large, complex organisation
You’ll have a track record of success in managing large complex projects, programmes and/or portfolios of work along with setting up new governance structures
You’ll demonstrate the effective management of large and/or constrained budgets.
You’ll have a strong understanding of the business of the Environment Agency and relevant UK legislation, regulation and policy
You’ll demonstrate understanding of the importance of a diverse workforce.
Contact and additional information
This role will have a base location in an Environment Agency office with some national travel.
For further information please contact: paige.stevenson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Candidate Assessments will take place week commencing 24 February 2025. These may include a staff engagement panel. These are likely to be face to face in London. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
We will be running a virtual candidate briefing session for those interested in applying for the role on Thursday 30 January at 15:30. Invitations can be acquired by emailing: paige.stevenson@environment-agency.gov.uk
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.
