Groundwater and Contaminated Land Team Leader - 32102
Environment Agency
Lead the Groundwater Quality & Land team, managing modelling, advice and incident response.
15 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Wallingford, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Consulting
Flood Risk Management
Water Quality Management
Waste Management
Conservation
Environmental Monitoring
Pollution Control
Ecology Services
Sector Specialisms
Flood management
Waste management
Land pollution regulation
Water pollution regulation
Conservation
Water resources management
Inland rivers management
Estuaries management
Role
What you would be doing
safety management
budget management
operational planning
technical support
stakeholder management
team leadership
- Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal customers will be at the heart of your role.
- You will be responsible for the health, safety & wellbeing of your team by actively promoting awareness and ensuring the provision of safe working practices in line with Environment Agency policy.
- You will be a role model and promote inclusion by respecting differences in our workforce and build a supportive and engaging workplace.
- Working collaboratively across teams and departments.
- Delivering results through others by overseeing staff, develop, implement and coordinate technical support from the team.
- Managing budgets and contracts Follow processes and working with policy and legislation.
- Translating organisational outcomes into plans and programmes for frontline delivery, in an operational environment.
- You will oversee, work planning, and recruitment whilst needing to be flexible and adaptable to changing work priorities.
- Create an environment that encourages creativity, innovation and improving efficiency, as well as supporting people through change.
- Taking responsibility for the safety of yourself and for a team Leading and developing people.
What you bring
team leadership
enthusiastic
knowledgeable
self‑motivated
- Enjoys working with and leading a team and unafraid to give direction and feedback.
- Is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and self-motivated.
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Interview process
- interviews scheduled for early to mid december.
- candidates must answer capability questions using the star technique.
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Company
Overview
- Established to regulate and protect the environment, the agency plays a pivotal role in safeguarding natural resources.
- With a mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment, it ensures proper management of water, waste, and air quality.
- The agency works on diverse projects, from flood defense systems to energy-efficient infrastructure, enhancing public safety.
- Key areas of specialization include water resources, marine protection, waste management, and sustainability in transport and utilities.
- It operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, coordinating with governments and private entities to drive environmental improvements.
- Notably, it manages complex flood risk programs and pollution control measures, often taking innovative approaches to problem-solving.
- The agency is a cornerstone of the UK's environmental policies, ensuring compliance and setting benchmarks for future generations.
- We put the environment first in everything we do.
- We work in partnership with others to achieve common goals.
- We are innovative, using data and technology to drive change.
- We are committed to protecting and improving the environment for future generations.
- We are passionate about sustainability and resilience.
- We support people to thrive, learn, and grow.
21% decrease
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Between 2019 and 2021, actively reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
1.3M properties
Flood Risk Reduction
Engaged in initiatives to mitigate flood hazards.
10,000 hectares
Land Restored
Committed to protecting and enhancing natural habitats.
- Net Zero target by 2050.
- Invested in sustainable infrastructure, such as flood defences and biodiversity improvements.
- Promoting a green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting sustainable development.
6.6% gender pay gap
Reduced Gender Pay Gap
The company has successfully reduced its gender pay gap to 6.6% in 2021, reflecting progress toward pay equity.
34% female leaders
Women in Senior Roles
34% of senior leadership positions are held by women, showcasing increased representation at executive levels.
- Action plan in place to increase diversity across the workforce.
- Launched an initiative to increase the representation of ethnic minorities within leadership positions.
- Annual diversity and inclusion training for all staff.
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