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East Midlands

Nottingham

Trentside Offices

Staff Grade 5

Fixed Term

Full Time, Part Time

Business Management & Improvement, Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery

£37,462 Pro-rata

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic Team Leader who wants to make a difference. Someone who is passionate about people and the environment, who wants to lead and nurture their team to be happy, motivated and deliver excellence. Do you have drive and a vision, and would you like the chance to make a big difference with respect to the lives of your team and the planning for housing, industry etc in the East Midlands?

This is a big challenge, but for the right individual, with the right drive and desire this could be a chance to change the status quo, to leave a mark and start something big. We are looking for someone who wants to improve things for people and wildlife. Someone who we can trust with leading and managing one of our teams, knowing they will get the best out of those talented individuals.

Ideally you will have some experience of the planning system, but this is not essential. This will be a fixed term contract until 31 July 2024 with the strong possibility of becoming permanent.

The team are primarily responsible for ensuring all the local planning in the East Midlands conforms to legislation on flooding and environmental matters. The team work closely with internal colleagues from other departments and has close working relationships with local planning authorities. There is scope for much more and this is where the opportunity lies for the right individual. Quite simply, to amplify the influence of the team.

The successful candidate should enjoy the challenge of working in a busy team, with tight deadlines, and will have:

• Excellent communication and networking skills; with the ability to successfully communicate to a wide range of audiences.
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
• A passion for managing, developing, and supporting a team.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity, multiple priorities and competing demands.
• Be a positive role model who values, inspires, motivates, and enthuses people.
• Able to swiftly build, develop and sustain new relationships.
• Eager to continuously adapt approaches for efficiency, innovation, and quality.
• An awareness and understanding of the political framework we work within.
• Knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant legislation particularly relating to local plans/supporting evidence, major growth projects and development management work-streams.
• Confident in achieving quality results and in leading others to do the same.

The role will be based at Trentside Offices, Nottingham and whilst we have developed a flexible approach to remote working, you will be expected to attend Trentside at least once a week.
On occasions you may need to travel to Environment Agency offices or customers’ sites/offices in the East Midlands and occasionally further afield.
The Environment Agency is committed to a culture of inclusion. We learn and deliver our environmental outcomes better with a diverse team. We welcome applications from all members of our community. We support flexible working, so please include your preferred working arrangements on your application.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact Bryan Hemmings: 07880079587 or [email protected].