Team Manager – Environment

You will be responsible for the development of strategies and policies for the environment and our changing climate as well as developing and delivering projects which help to deliver the Council’s environmental commitments.

You will manage a small, committed team delivering projects that contribute to meeting the aims of the Council’s Environment Strategy and Climate Resilience Delivery Plan.

You will be a self‑starter who demonstrates our corporate values of positivity, flexibility, trust & respect, and openness & transparency.

This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.

• Have a degree in an appropriate subject (or equivalent work experience on a relevant environmental area) and evidence of continued learning and development and have knowledge of environmental management and climate change including legislative requirements.
• Have experience of contributing to the development of policies and strategies to achieve the strategic outcomes of an organisation.
• Have experience of managing staff and projects, delivering high performance through the setting of clear priorities, including managing budgets, risks and health and safety.
• Have experience of working in partnership with key stakeholders (particularly at a senior and strategic level), building relationships based on trust and be able to connect with communities and localities through listening, dialogue and understanding community needs.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills including writing technical and non‑technical reports for stakeholders, including senior managers and elected members.
• Be able to work to tight timescales and agreed targets as part of a team and on own initiative.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part‑time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.