Team Leader - North East, United Kingdom - Natural England

Natural England

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North East, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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- £33,736
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Senior Executive Officer
Team Leader
Contract type:
Permanent
Type of role:
Environment and Sustainability
Working pattern:
Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
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North East EnglandAbout the job

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This position is based NewcastleuponTyne
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These roles will be based in Northumbria Area Team, covering the counties of Northumberland, Durham, Tyne and Wear and Teesside, and are based at Lancaster House, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Northumbria has a rich natural heritage that includes stretches of rugged coastline, extensive upland tracts, varied lowland landscapes and impressive marine biodiversity.

It incorporates hugely contrasting areas, from the upland areas of the North Pennines and Cheviots to the riverine valleys of the Tweed, Tyne, Wear and Tees, and the industrial powerhouses of Tyneside, Wearside, and Teesside.

Diverse landscapes include maritime cliffs and extensive moorlands that contain rare species of flora and fauna.

Of particular importance are the saltmarshes and mudflats of Lindisfarne and the Tees Estuary; the heaths, bogs and traditional hay meadows of the North Pennines and Cheviot Hills; the seabird colonies of the Farnes and Coquet Island and the Magnesian Limestone grasslands of East Durham.

Northumbria is also home to Kielder Forest, Europe's largest man-made forest - an important habitat for the endangered red squirrel; the largest and most important softwood resource in England; and a valuable resource to the local tourist economy.

Our area teams lead our place-based delivery of six programmes. The Area Teams have an ambitious plan to build a resilient natural environment. We want to create flourishing landscapes that are a source of pride, employment, access, and enjoyment.

The habitats across the landscapes will provide benefits to biodiversity, water quality, flood management, climate change and the wider farmed environment.

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Job description
Do you have a passion for nature and the environment? Do you want to make a real difference and secure significant environmental gains in the present and the future? Do you enjoy working in a team? Can you see yourself advising communities and customers to maximise gains for the Natural Environment?

If this appeals to you, a career at Natural England offers rewarding opportunities to secure environmental improvements and play your part in creating a better future for people and nature.

The priority work Natural England is delivering includes:
Establishing a Nature Recovery Network to help wildlife thrive

Monitoring environmental changes to identify and help reduce the effects of climate change

Working with farmers and landowners to develop greener food production methods

Advising on plans for new developments to maximise gains for nature

Providing ways for people to better connect with nature, including green social prescribing

We are the Government's advisor for the natural environment, playing a vital role in delivering the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan, an ambitious vision which brings new opportunities to protect and enhance and to achieve real outcomes for the environment.

Our Team Leaders are vital to the smooth running of Natural England, providing leadership and support for team members, translating the overall priorities and direction into day-to-day work programmes for teams.

Team Leaders support our people and strive to ensure a fulfilling work life and a heathy work/ life balance for all.

As a Team Leader you will play an essential role in coaching and developing your team, helping people to further their careers and interests

Your role will include:
Ensuring that everyone has a safe working environment, and that both mental and physical health are protected.

Leading your team through periods of change.

Offering leadership, guidance, and support to ensure effective delivery of your team's work

Managing staff performance to ensure targets are met.

Helping staff to find solutions to problems, encouraging creative thinking and seeking continual improvement.

Ensuring Natural England's Ways of Working are embedded into your team and leading by example.

Benefits

Wherever possible Natural England accommodates requests for both full-time and part-time hours and other flexible working patterns to help employees achieve a good work/life balance and maintain their health and wellbeing.

Natural England provides excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development tailored to your role. From induction to ongoing learning and development, everyone in Natural England is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. Everyone has 10 days (pro rata) to devote to personal learning and