Environment Agency - Deputy Director Strategy
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 27th October 2024
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Job summary
This post is an Environment Agency post at Deputy Director level with at EA salary £75,000. It is not a post at CS PB1 as indicated on the left-hand side bar of this advert. Further confirmation of the EA grade and terms and conditions can be found in the attached candidate pack.
This is a vacancy working for the Environment Agency, part of Defra Group. EA are not Civil Servants so terms will reflect that. Anyone moving from the Civil Service will lose their CS terms and benefits starting new employment with the EA.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply for a senior leadership position at the Environment Agency. This is a great place to work if you want to make a difference in improving our environment and building a sustainable future.
Working with the Environment Agency means protecting and improving the environment for generations to come, tackling issues of national importance across a variety of disciplines.
We’re grouped into 14 areas across England, and our responsibilities span major industry regulation, flood defences, land contamination, water quality, fisheries and conservation. Such a broad scope of work calls for diverse, multi-skilled teams and exceptional leadership: together, we’ll promote sustainable growth, tackle climate change and secure a better future for everyone.
Candidates will have the opportunity to find out more about the role as there will be a virtual briefing session on Monday 14th October at 11:00. Invitations can be acquired by emailing: Rebecca.allen@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational and innovative individual to join our Deputy Director cadre to lead and grow our Strategy Team of c10 staff. The team has a very broad reach and influence across the Environment Agency and is fundamental to the organisation’s future.
You will sit on the Strategy Directorate’s senior leadership team with the Director of Strategy and four other Deputy Directors. You will be accountable for cross-cutting projects involving matrix management and leadership across different teams and departments.
The team is responsible for developing and implementing an evidence-based, future focused organisational strategy that resonates with staff, customers and partners; and then designing and implementing strategies to deliver that future.
The team will also address fundamental questions about the future of the environment and the Environment Agency, leading bespoke strategy projects of particular value to the organisation, and helping to lead the organisation through important milestones such as spending reviews.
You will bring skills in strategic thinking, senior relationship building, and communication. 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 the EA’s Executive Directors Team and Board.
This role requires a proven leader who can work with complexity at a strategic and senior level, influencing and shaping organisational direction. You will be adept at influencing, bringing to together insight and evidence to create clarity of message and direction.
The Team
You’ll be working withing the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance (STA) Directorate reporting to our Director of Strategy. STA is at the heart of the Environment Agency. Its passionate and skilled people provide national-once services to enable our organisation to thrive.
The Strategy Unit relies on strong networking and influencing skills, working with others internally and externally. You will support and drive the team, embedding new ways of thinking and working across the organisation.
Person specification
Experience/skills required
• You’ll be a strategic thinker, able to show that you have the professional skills, breadth of experience and personal qualities for this post, as well as the leadership skills to succeed at Deputy Director level.
• You’ll have exceptional political understanding and judgement with clarity of argument and concise writing skills.
• You’ll have expertise in influencing senior leaders and colleagues in a range of situations.
• You will have a track record of success in leading teams in complex, evolving environments. You will be able to develop skills and expertise while creating a culture which encourages innovation.
• You’ll have a strong creative and analytical understanding, able to see the bigger picture to deliver innovative, insight-driven strategy from concept stage to delivery.
Benefits
Substantial pension scheme, generous annual leave, with up to two days’ paid environmental outcome days each year, flexible working patterns to allow you to achieve a good work life balance, access to a number of employee networks and forums that support our employees and help us build an inclusive culture.
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.
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Selection process details
Closing: 23:55 Sunday, 27th October 2024
Shortlisting: Early November 2024
Interviews: 2nd half of November 2024
We plan to run candidate assessments during the second half of November. Further detail will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
For further information please contact: Rebecca Allen (Rebecca.allen@environment-agency.gov.uk)
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.
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Job contact :
- Name : Rebecca Allen
- Email : Rebecca.allen@environment-agency.gov.uk
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- Email : Rebecca.allen@environment-agency.gov.uk
