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? Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and welcomes everyone? Then the Environment Agency and this role is for you!
Our team and area of work has expanded rapidly and is facing further expansion. We need an additional manager initially to oversee our business, financial and governance activities. We are looking for someone who would also be keen to provide regulatory leadership in future.
We are looking for an individual who will provide business management and financial direction and leadership to our portfolio of regulatory services. You will have a strong aptitude for managing the business including experience of securing funding and translating that into delivery, portfolio governance, spending reviews, seeking funding from government, financial strategy, organisational design and development. You may have experience in some of these already, but a desire to learn and lead on these is essential.
This is a new role. You will work with our two existing G7 Industrial Decarbonisation and Market Mechanisms Managers to lead and manage our relationships with Government as they develop policy and legislation, and then working as a team to implement these changes in the Environment Agency as our role expands to support achieving Net Zero.
In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued.
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 to support you with your incident role.
The team
The team provides the national lead on the market mechanisms that underpin Government's ambitious plans for the transition to Net Zero. These include the UK Emissions Trading, Climate Change Agreements, the Clean Heat Market Mechanism and other market mechanisms.
The team currently has 18 staff. We mostly work remotely but have a strong team identity and supportive working culture.
We support the development and implementation of new regulatory regimes and market mechanisms for Government departments.
Experience/skills Required
- You will have an aptitude for managing the business including experience of portfolio governance, seeking funding from government, financial strategy, organisational design and development. You may have experience in some of these already, but a desire to learn and lead on these is essential.
- You will have direct or relevant transferable experience of informing government policy and/or designing and implementing it into operational activity.
- You will have a track record of influencing individuals and organisations at senior levels within large organisations.
- You will be able to plan and direct the work of the teams and others with whom you work providing business management and regulatory leadership.
- You should have a track record of managing teams that undertake a variety of work from technical specialists to business management, and programme management.
- Experience with industrial decarbonisation policies would be helpful but is not essential.
Contact and additional information
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
This is a national role leading a dispersed team and joining meetings with our team partners. There will be some travel required. Flexible working arrangements are in place to support your work/life balance.
We are looking for applicants who believe that having a truly diverse, representative, and engaged workforce is fundamental to protect the environment and effectively serve our communities.
For more information about the role please contact Liz Parkes via PA.ClimateChangeChemicalsandMarkets@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be held via MSTeams, week commencing 4 and 10 February 2025. There may also be an additional written exercise on the same day as interviews.
Competence 1
Manages the Business
Description
Please give an example of when you have challenged an established process or practice to improve efficiency and effectiveness, or to change the way a service or work area is delivered.
Competence 2
Leads People
Description
Please provide an example where you have led a team and how you have inspired and motivated others to deliver to challenging deadlines.
Competence 3
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Please provide an example of where you have had to make a difficult decision and/or solve a complex problem.
Competence 4
Manages Self
Description
How would your skills and experience make you successful in this role, and how does this role fit with your career aspirations.
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. 
