We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment.
You will be part of a diverse organisation which takes pride in welcoming applicants from all sections of the community.
Climate Change is the biggest risk we face. We are planning for future flood scenarios including a 4oC rise in global temperature and are working with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife.
The DCIS Area is currently reviewing its people resource and where to deploy our Field Teams to ensure the most effective future delivery. We are seeking to recruit a Team Leader to lead a Field Team in West Cornwall who can work flexibly with other Team Leaders across Devon and Cornwall.
You will:
- Lead a field team that contribute to the asset management life cycle and support the prevention or mitigation of incidents.
- Promote and reinforce the Environment Agency’s vision and culture. Motivate and empower team members to achieve their potential.
- Build effective relationships, internally and externally.
- Contribute to the development of the asset maintenance programme and lead on its delivery, including supervising the management of contractors.
- Manage the team budget, including identifying risk and efficiency savings and ensuring end of financial year targets are met.
- Manage and promote Health Safety and Wellbeing of team members, while ensuring the correct training is received and competencies are maintained.
- Carry out on-site active monitoring to validate and record appropriate risk management compliance and behaviours.