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Title  

Team Leader

Reference   Reference: 1462861  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors   Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location   England (South West) - UK
Type   Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status   Full Time
Level   Senior Level
Deadline   13/08/2015
Company Name   Natural England
Contact Name   HR
Website   Further Details / Applications
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Description  
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Job description: Key tasks/principal accountabilities:

• Lead an integrated team of people across one or more locations, deploying budgets and resources to ensure targets are met in line with the Area 13 delivery agreement 
• Manage, motivate and develop the capability of the team and individuals to deliver work 
• Contribute to the design of, and then own, specified corporate and team targets, ensure their delivery and be responsible for regular, accurate reports (e.g. via CPMS) and evaluation for those targets. 
• Deal with complex and contentious issues relating to people, delivery of projects or service outcomes 
• Manage team risk register and input to area-wide risk management 
• Engage and liaise with customers and partners in support of delivery agreement 
• Play a lead role in internal (i.e Area Management Team and Team Leader networks) and some external networks/communities 

Qualifications

Proven track record of excellence in people leadership/team building.

Competencies

You will be asked to supply evidence of meeting these competencies when you apply.

  • Behaviours / Ways of Working 

    http://neintranet/aboutyou/performance/Documents/pm-guidance-waysofworking.pdf 

    If you are successful we expect you to have a certain level of capability in a range of activities. At the interview you will be asked questions to see how close you are to this level in the following capabilities and activities. 
  • Managing People - Practitioner 

    • Use performance management with all team members to help them deliver their work, quickly recognise good performance and deal with poor performance. 
    • Make sure all team members have the capabilities to carry out their role and put in place a succession plan to ensure the resilience of the team in the future. 
    • Use a coaching style and continual feedback to empower team members to take ownership of the delivery of their work. 
  • Organisational Awareness - Practitioner 

    • Understand the local and national aims and objectives of Natural England and how your work contributes to them. 
  • Building Partnerships - Practitioner 

    • Use relevant internal and external networks to exchange information. 
    • Collaborate, negotiate and influence in a well-informed way to achieve pragmatic outcomes. 

  • Providing Leadership - Practitioner 

    • Share your knowledge and expertise with colleagues and people in your networks (both internal and external) to help develop their capabilities. 

  • Work Delivery - Practitioner 

    • Identify, understand and follow the policies, procedures and standards relevant to your work.

Benefits

Pensions

For successful candidates, pension schemes are available.

Things you need to know

Security

If you are a successful candidate you will be expected to undertake Basic Checks.

Reserved status

This is a Non Reserved post and is therefore open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals and certain non EEA members

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Applications from the UK Reserve Forces are welcome, as we aspire to be a model employer of those who serve their country. We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Commissioners statement

The Civil Service recruits by merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.

School leaving age statement

Candidates will be subject to UK school leaving age legislation.

Apply and further information

Contact point for applicants

Job contact (vacancy manager): Andy McDonald 
Telephone: 07786800237 
Email: andy.j.mcdonald@naturalengland.org.uk 

Sift/interview dates and location

TBC

Further information

Eligibility: 

For roles advertised internally within Natural England please see the eligibility table on our jobs intranet page 

If in any doubt about eligibility please check with the SSCL Recruitment Team: ssd.nerecruitment@defra.gsi.gov.uk 

How to apply: 

Application forms are available: 
Internal applicants - Vacancies - Working in Natural England 
External applicants – find this job on Civil Service Vacancies and follow the application guidance. 

Completed application forms should be sent to: ssd.applications@defra.gsi.gov.uk 


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