Senior Team Leader, Reservoir Safety Reform - 36368

Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you.

We are looking for an exceptional people leader to join our Reservoir Safety Team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape reservoir safety regulation in England by leading a national team responsible for technical standards, incident management, industry engagement, guidance development and regulatory change.

Reservoir safety is entering a period of significant transformation. Working closely with Government, regulators, reservoir owners and industry experts, you will play a key role in delivering legislative changes, supporting the implementation of new regulatory frameworks and ensuring the continued protection of people, property and the environment.

As Senior Team Leader, you will manage a multidisciplinary team of technical specialists, engineers, advisors and programme professionals. You will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture, ensure the successful delivery of business priorities, and support the development and wellbeing of your team.

The role reports directly to the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme Executive and Team Manager, who provides overall oversight of the team.

Your role will include

• Leading and developing a national team of specialists and technical professionals.
• Managing workloads, resources and delivery across a diverse portfolio of work.
• Supporting the delivery of reservoir safety reform and future regulatory change working closely with the Programme Executive.
• Working collaboratively with Defra, Welsh Government, other regulators, reservoir owners and industry bodies.
• Supporting the development of technical standards, guidance and assurance processes.
• Promoting innovation, continuous improvement and professional development.
• Supporting incident preparedness and response activities.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to undertake an incident management role and support business continuity during incidents. Full training and workplace adjustments will be provided.

The Team

You will join the Reservoir Safety Team within Flood and Coastal Risk Management's Chief Engineer function. The Reservoir Safety Reform Team leads reservoir safety reform and sets industry standards for reservoir safety in England. We provide technical leadership, guidance, training and incident support, helping to protect communities and shape the future of reservoir safety regulation.

Experience/Skills Required

We're looking for a confident and collaborative leader who can bring people together behind a shared vision and deliver results in a complex national environment.

You'll be able to demonstrate

• Strong people management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing high-performing cultures.
• Experience working in technical, regulatory, engineering, environmental or policy environments.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior leaders and external partners.
• Experience managing competing priorities and delivering through others.
• A commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Contact and Additional Information

You’ll have an EA Office base location, but as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. We are a dispersed team so self-management and good communication skills are essential. 

We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required. 

Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, please contact:  Johnathan Austin: [email protected]

Interviews will take place virtually via MS Teams within two weeks of closing date. 

Competence 1

Leads People

Competence 1 Description

Creates a positive and inclusive culture where people can thrive, develop and deliver their best work.

How have you developed individuals with different professional backgrounds, levels of experience or development needs?

Competence 2

Influences and Persuades Others

Competence 2 Description

Builds trusted relationships and works effectively across organisational boundaries to achieve shared outcomes.

How do you build trust and credibility with senior leaders, technical experts, government partners and industry representatives?

Competence 3

Delivers Results Through Others

Competence 3 Description

Achieves outcomes by setting clear expectations, empowering others and maintaining accountability for delivery.

How do you delegate effectively while giving people the support and authority they need to succeed?