Cabinet Office
Environment Agency Board members
Announced| Body: | Environment Agency (EA) |
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| Appointing Department: | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs |
| Sectors: | Environment, Food & Rural Affairs |
| Location: | Various |
| Number of Vacancies: | 3 |
| Remuneration: | £350 per day. Reasonable travel expenses are also paid. This role is non-pensionable. |
| Time Requirements: | 4 days per month, which will include preparation and participation in Board meetings, and any other responsibilities as agreed with the Chair. The Board meets approximately eight times per year and Board committees meet four times per year. |
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove, has appointed Judith Batchelar OBE, Robert Gould and Caroline Mason CBE to the Board of the Environment Agency.
Robert Gould’s appointment will run from 1 February 2018 until 31 January 2021. Judith Batchelar and Caroline Mason’s appointments will run from 1 April 2018 until 31 March 2021.
Date: 16/01/2018
View AnnouncementCampaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
25/07/2017
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Closed for Applications
11/09/2017
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Panel Sift
11/10/2017
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Final Interview Date
10/11/2017
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Announcement
16/01/2018 at 11:00
Assessment Panel
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Sarah Hendry Added 25/07/2017
Panel Chair
Defra, Director Floods and Water • Departmental Official
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Emma Howard Boyd Added 25/07/2017
Environment Agency Chair • Representative of Organisation
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Peter Simpson Added 25/07/2017
Chief Executive Officer, Anglian Water Services • Independent Member
Vacancy Description
The Environment Agency Board (EA) has responsibility for a large, complex public organisation and needs the right skills and depth of expertise to deal with future challenges and opportunities.
It needs members who can provide senior strategic leadership to help the EA deal with the impacts of climate change and secure even better environmental protection as the UK prepares to leave the EU; as well as relevant professional insight into key corporate or operational business issues, such as audit and risk assurance, management of water quality and resources, or regulated industries.
Board members also serve as a lead member for one or more of the EA’s operational Areas, working closely with senior staff in the Area and providing guidance and support on the delivery of national and local priorities. A local understanding or insight into a specific regional context for the EA’s work would be a benefit.
The Secretary of State wants to attract high-calibre applicants from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate they have the relevant skills, knowledge and expertise as well as the ability to discharge a full range of non-executive responsibilities. There is a need for people with proven commercial acumen and an ability to manage large budgets, services or projects, ideally in an industry relevant to the EA’s work.
There is also a need for professional expertise in the engineering industry, including long term strategic decision making in relation to major hard and soft engineering and infrastructure projects. Strong, active involvement or understanding of local authority networks at a senior level would also be beneficial.
The successful candidates must abide by the Nolan principles of public service.
Person Specification
The successful candidates will need to demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• A clear commitment to the Environment Agency’s role in protecting and improving the environment, reducing the risk to communities from flooding and coastal erosion, and promoting sustainable development.
• An ability to question, challenge constructively and influence decision making within a Board setting in a large and complex organisation.
• An ability to analyse issues at a strategic level in ways which are impartial, creative and focused on finding solutions.
• A proven ability to influence and engage a strong and diverse network of people and organisations and have the stature to inspire confidence in stakeholders at all levels.
Additional Information
• One appointment will arise later in 2017 and two further appointments will be made next summer (2018).
• We actively encourage applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. Defra operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled people.
How to Apply
All candidates are required to complete the following forms:
• Monitoring form 1 (Political Activity and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire)
• Monitoring form 2 ( Diversity Monitoring Questionnaire)
Candidates should submit their CV with education, professional qualifications and employment history and the names and contact details for two referees, together with their statement of suitability.
The statement of suitability should give evidence of the strength and depth of your ability to meet the essential criteria for this role. Please provide specific examples to demonstrate how you meet each of the criteria (max two pages please).
Your CV and statement should be returned to the following address by the closing date: 12.00 (midday) on Monday 11th September 2017. Email to publicappts@defra.gsi.gov.uk quoting reference APPT 04/17.
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1_EA flyer |
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2_Candidate Pack -APPT04-17 |
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3_Monitoring form 1 |
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4_Monitoring form 2 |
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5_Public Appointments Guidance notes |
