Area Environment Manager

Number of jobs available 1 Region South West City/Town Blandford Forum , Bridgwater , Chippenham Building/Site Rivers House Blandford, Chippenham Sub Area Office, Rivers House Bridgwater Grade Staff Grade 7 Post Type Permanent Working Pattern Full Time Role Type Senior Leadership Salary Minimum 56,935 (pro-rata) Job description Our environment in Wessex is fantastically rich, and the challenges we face in protecting and enhancing it are greater than ever. While we have been focused on other matters, our climate and ecosystems remain in crisis. Never has it been more important for us to step up and do all we can to tackle these twin crises. And never have the opportunities to do things differently been more exciting. We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team in a busy operational area. We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational and kind leader, who is passionate about the environment, to lead our Environment Management Department. Your teams will regulate a range of operations as well as responding to incidents and will take enforcement action when needed. You will need to build great working relationships with businesses that we regulate, Local Authorities and communities to help deliver our ambitions for the local environment. You'll be a highly visible leader, able to inspire and motivate people to achieve great outcomes. You'll know how to make our ambitions and priorities resonate with others so plans are converted into actions that deliver outcomes where they matter most. The team As a member of our team, you will help provide strategic leadership for about 400 people, including in our response to incidents that threaten lives and harm to the environment. You will be responsible for a particular geographic patch and delivery of our regulatory and enforcement activities across the whole of the area. You'll bring passion to the role to inspire those you work with and those we seek to influence in the wider community. Experience/skills required We are looking for someone who is dynamic, a great communicator and who loves a challenge. You'll think and work strategically to build the networks and relationships needed to deliver our ambitious programme. Commercial and ambitious in your outlook, you'll be able to make the most of limited resources. You will be committed to developing yourself and those around you, providing a positive role model to create an inclusive and trusting culture. We don't just talk diversity and inclusion, we embrace it and live it, for our staff, our communities and our environment. We are looking to strengthen our team with somebody who thinks differently, is willing to challenge the status quo and excited by the art of the possible! So if you can innovate and drive change, while bringing people with you, and can do all this while maintaining a smile, then we would love to hear from you. Contact and additional information If you would like more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Emma Baker, Wessex Area Director on 07799 342154 Job description attachment 1 Candidate Pack - 14748.docx - 766KB Converted File Candidate Pack - 14748.docx.pdf - 1620KB Job description attachment 2 Job Profile - 14748.pdf - 76KB Closing Date: 19/06/2020, 23:55 hours Level of security checks required Basic Check Competence 1 Leads People Description Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency. Competence 2 Manages the Business Description Understands business processes and how to maximise the use of resources in an efficient and effective way. Competence 3 Influences and Persuades Others Description Establish and maintain effective relationships with local customers and stakeholders, their elected representatives, partners, and colleagues across the Environment Agency to enhance the environment in this Area. 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 disab