Job Description We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We are looking for Operations Managers in Environmental Markets & Regulation. These key leadership roles involve setting direction and overseeing delivery of operational activities that drive environmental outcomes through regulation of a wide range of industry sectors. All our teams are going through different stages of growth, shaping and responding to a changing regulatory landscape. We are looking for adaptable people with the ability to bring teams together whilst being clear on priorities at time of positive change and growth. Your leadership skills should be your main attribute, with the ability to build your team making it inclusive for everyone. You will also be part of the extended leadership team across the department, with an emphasis on working together to be as effective as possible. Please see the additional information pack for further details of the teams these roles relate to. This is a desk-based role, with our teams now working hybrid between our main office locations of Warrington, Preston and Sheffield and working from home. We also have dispersed teams throughout the country. Although advantageous to be based at one of the main locations, applications are welcome from wider locations with the understanding that travel to these locations will be important to interact with team members. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required 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 and alternative working arrangements will be available. The team Within EM&R, we manage a range of regulations with the overall aim of reducing impact on the environment. We are operational teams, operating nationally once, covering work areas of waste regulation, climate change regulations, national income service, waste data and chemicals compliance. Our work is of high political and public interest, in particular our regulatory reform under producer responsibility regulations, and climate change legislation. Experience/skills Required You should have the ability to represent your team without being a subject expert, to bring together and motivate team members to do their best for the environment and the wider team, and be a fantastic role model as a leader within your team and wider department. Key skills include: Leading a dispersed team of staff undertaking different activities Drafting and implementing delivery plans Prioritising work to deliver the best outcomes Working closely with other teams to deliver outcomes Motivating staff to work flexibly to meet wider team priorities Taking decisions which impact the Environment Agency’s reputation as a regulator Communicating complex technical topics to senior leadership Contact and additional information Interviews for the Operations Manager role are expected to take place in May. They will take place face to face in Warrington, Sheffield, Birmingham and potentially Bristol. They will explore the capabilities of Leads People, Builds & Sustains Relationships, Manages Change, and Takes Decision & Solves Problems. You will need to be comfortable with working in a dispersed team. The Environment Agency utilise a hybrid working approach, including office and home working, with flexibility in how your contracted hours are delivered. Some travelling for training and meetings is expected. We may use the outcomes from this recruitment for future vacancies within the next 6 months. For an informal discussion please contact wros.recruitment@environment-agency.gov.uk Competence 1 Leads People Description Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the organisation. Give an example of when you have led your team to accomplish significant achievements in challenging circumstances. Competence 2 Builds and Sustains Relationships Description Develops and maintains effective working relationships. Describe a time when you used your relationships to balance conflicting interests with external partners/stakeholders and achieve a positive outcome for all. How did you handle the situation whilst maintaining your resilience? Competence 3 Manages Change Description Understands role in leading change. Successfully leads change in own team. Describe a time when your leadership was key to your team responding to a significant change in business objectives or requirements. Competence 4 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. Describe a time when you have made an important work decision in a short time with limited information. How did you assess all the different options and choose your preferred option? 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. The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.. Location : Uttoxeter, England, United Kingdom