Environment Agency
Team Leader - 35269
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Our people are our greatest asset, and their safety, wellbeing and development are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing others, building inclusive team cultures and enabling colleagues to perform at their best and thrive.
While this role is listed as full time, other working patterns can be considered.
Engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including customers, partners, MPs and businesses
Ability to manage complex or sensitive communications in high-profile situations
Decision making skills, particularly in fast-paced or uncertain environments
Experience of working in operational, regulatory or field-based environments, with a strong understanding of health, safety and wellbeing responsibilities
Supporting or leading teams through change, pressure, or demanding workload
Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.
We’re looking for individuals with the drive and vision to provide leadership and direction to our front-line operational delivery teams.
As a Team Leader and member of the Area Leadership Group, you will be accountable for the performance, wellbeing and development of your team and for ensuring the delivery of environmental outcomes, excellent customer service and safe operational performance across Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.
You will:
- Provide visible, inclusive leadership to create a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Motivate, coach and develop colleagues to achieve their full potential.
- Manage individual and collective performance, addressing issues and recognising success.
- Lead the delivery of operational objectives and environmental outcomes within your area of responsibility.
- Plan and prioritise resources to balance planned work, emerging priorities and incident response requirements.
- Ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with Environment Agency policies and procedures.
Our people are our greatest asset, and their safety, wellbeing and development are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing others, building inclusive team cultures and enabling colleagues to perform at their best and thrive.
While this role is listed as full time, other working patterns can be considered.
The team
We are recruiting Team Leaders for a range of operational teams working across office and field-based environments. Our Teams work across various portfolios including Environment Management, Incident Management, Regulation and Enforcement and Flood and Coastal Risk Management.
You’ll join our Area Leadership Group and lead one of our operational delivery teams working across the Area. As an active member of group, you’ll contribute to local and national priorities and support continuous improvement and organisational change.
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Experience/skills Required
You will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Leading and developing teams and creating inclusive, supportive cultures that promote wellbeing, equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including customers, partners, MPs and businesses
- Ability to manage complex or sensitive communications in high-profile situations
- Decision making skills, particularly in fast-paced or uncertain environments
- Experience of working in operational, regulatory or field-based environments, with a strong understanding of health, safety and wellbeing responsibilities
- Supporting or leading teams through change, pressure, or demanding workload
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.
This role is based in our Warrington office. Travel will be required to other offices, depots and locations which may not be accessible via public transport, so you'll need a full UK driving license.
Please read the Candidate Pack for information. Any queries, contact holly.skelhorn@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews are likely to be held in person during the week commencing 17th August 2026.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Length of contract
Up to 12 months
Competence 1
Leads People
Description
Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
Question: Describe a time when you have provided leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the organisation.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted.
Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
Feedback is generally not available at sift stage
Competence 2
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
Description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with Organisational processes and procedures.
Question: Describe a time when you’ve inspired and enthused a team to deliver a project or piece of work in challenging circumstances?
Competence 3
Works in Teams
Description
Description: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Question: Describe a time you strengthened team effectiveness across functions to deliver a shared outcome.
Competence 4
Achieving effective results
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Description
Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Question: Describe a time when you have led a piece of work to achieve a good outcome.
Role specific license requirements
Full UK driving license
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.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
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