Senior Manager, Sustainable Development & People Leadership

Natural England; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural England is seeking a Senior Manager to provide leadership, direction, and pastoral care within the Sustainable Development team. You will translate priorities into day-to-day work, coach and mentor staff, and oversee performance and recruitment across an Area Team of up to 15 people.

You will work collaboratively with 12 Area Teams under the Operations Directorate, building strong partnerships with external partners and stakeholders while focusing on wellbeing, safety, and delivering

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing groups of people to deliver priorities and outcomes.
• Ability to lead through change and support teams through transitions.
• Experience managing performance and delivering development through coaching and mentoring.
• Strong communication skills with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Capable of strategic thinking and prioritising work while maintaining wellbeing and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and goals for individuals within the team aligned to Area Team and Organisational priorities.
• Lead on performance management, including recognition of good performance and support during difficulties.
• Lead recruitments to fill resource gaps, including role descriptions, process adherence, and interview of candidates.
• Collaborate with Area Managers to organise meetings and team events that benefit the Area Team.
• Oversee line management of up to 15 staff, providing leadership, coaching and performance oversight.
• Manage resource gaps with strategic thinking to re-prioritise work while safeguarding wellbeing and safety.
• Champion Natural England’s values and ways of working.
• Provide clear leadership and pastoral care to sustain team connection across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching & mentoring

Performance management

Change management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Prioritisation

Wellbeing focus

Job description

Natural England is seeking a Senior Manager to provide leadership, direction, and pastoral care within the Sustainable Development team. You will translate priorities into day-to-day work, coach and mentor staff, and oversee performance and recruitment across an Area Team of up to 15 people.

You will work collaboratively with 12 Area Teams under the Operations Directorate, building strong partnerships with external partners and stakeholders while focusing on wellbeing, safety, and delivering