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SalaryClosing Date 14th April, 2024
We have seven exciting opportunities for talented, influential and politically aware leaders to join us in senior Deputy Director positions within our Environment & Business Directorate. Covering a wide remit, including a diverse set of regulatory powers means this is a great place to work if you want to make a real difference to the climate crisis and build a more sustainable future.
We are looking for leaders who can design and ensure delivery of core functions and services to the directorate and across the Environment Agency. You’ll need to work flexibly and seek opportunities to deliver cross-cutting priorities. As part of new leadership teams, you will be a key contributor to setting our direction.
These will develop and if appropriate, you may be asked to take on different leadership roles in time. Please follow the link to the jobs board for more information
The team:
You will report to the Executive Director of Environment & Business, and form part of a welcoming and committed team of senior leaders. You will be a member of our broader community of executive managers.
Experience/skills required:
We are looking for candidates who:
- Develop strategies and delivery plans, with the ability to make decisions by assessing a wide range of information and advice.
- Have proven ability to translate strategy into action and ensure that vision is grounded in an organisational context.
- Have proven experience of working under pressure and at pace, and re-prioritising resources.
- Able to present strategic positions, guiding our senior leaders and to senior stakeholders in a confident and in an articulate manner.
- Forge and maintain strong relationships with partners, stakeholders and customers to strengthen engagement and build partnerships.
- Are a visible leader and role model with progressive attitudes and behaviours, resilience, a collaborative “can-do” attitude, and commitment to creating an inclusive culture.
- Have financial and budget management.
Contact and additional information
For further information please contact: Rebecca Allen at rebecca.allen@environment-agency.gov.uk
Candidate assessments will take place using MS Teams between 13 and 24 May. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
We will be running a virtual candidate briefing sessions for all our Deputy Director roles for those interested in applying. Invitations can be acquired by emailing: rebecca.allen@environment-agency.gov.uk, please indicate which Deputy Director role you are interested in.
These Deputy Director roles are permanent roles, but we would also welcome candidates who would consider a 2-year secondment from their current organisation.
Closing date: 14 April 2024, 23:55 hours.
