Job Description

Do you want to be at the heart of our work to address climate change through regulation and use of market mechanism working with several government departments?

Or do you want to lead the expansion of the UK Air Quality Monitoring Network to cover more pollutants?

Do you enjoy leading teams, working with colleagues across different disciplines, teams and organisations, and making sure that we have the right plans and resources in place to deliver challenging programmes of work? If so, we have two exciting roles for you.

Industrial Decarbonisation and Market Mechanisms Manager (permanent) - you will jointly manage our teams that oversee development, implementation and operation of climate related regulatory regimes such as the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, and will work with regulatory operations teams, as well as working closely with three government departments on these regimes.

Air Quality Monitoring Network Manager (temporary for 18 months) - you will be responsible for managing relations with Defra and national operations and putting this work on a more sustainable funding footing for the future. You will oversee delivery of a significant capital and revenue programme makes a significant difference to the quality of the air that we breathe.

More detailed descriptions of the roles are in the full candidate pack.

We are mostly dispersed teams and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.

In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued.

You\'ll have the option to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training will be available should you choose to have an incident role.

The team

Both roles are in the Climate Change management group of the Sustainable Business & Development (SBD) Directorate.

We lead on the climate emergency, air quality, green growth and a sustainable future. To do this we develop environmental strategy and own the relationship with government.

The Air Quality Monitoring Network Manager post is in the Public Health and Air Quality team.

The Industrial Decarbonisation and Market Mechanisms Manager is in the Industrial Decarbonisation team.

Experience/skills required

You will have direct experience, or relevant transferable experience, of informing government policy and/or designing, implementing and translating it into cost-effective operational activity.

Experience air quality monitoring policy and delivery would be helpful but is not essential.

You will have a track record of successfully influencing individuals and organisations at senior levels within large organisations.

You must be able to engage and communicate effectively with a range of customers to ascertain customers\' needs and perceptions and balance this with wider stakeholder demands.

You will be able to plan and direct the work of the teams and others with whom you work, providing technical and business management leadership.

You should have a track record of working with individuals and teams that undertake a variety of work from technical specialists to business management, and programme management.

You will be experienced in working effectively within geographically dispersed teams and across multiple functions.

Contact and additional information

For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the candidate pack and additional information document.

If you have further queries, or want to discuss the role in more detail please contact liz.parkes@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Applications will be blind assessed. We are committed to having an inclusive workforce and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

Interviews will be via MS Teams week commencing 2 October 2023. There will be a written exercise that will need to be completed on the same day of interview.

If you consent we will hold your details for six months on a reserve list and we may offer you an alternative post.

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Candidate pack

Closing Date:

14/09/2023, 23:55 hours

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Competence 1

Shapes organisational approach & delivery

Description

Informs government policy and/or designs, implements and supports an approach to translate it into cost-effective operational activity delivering outcomes for people and the environment

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

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description

Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions

Competence 4

Delivers Results Through Others

Description

Harnesses the team and others to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.

Competence 5

Manages Self

Description

Please state which role(s) you would like to be considered for, and how the role would contribute to your personal development.

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.

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