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Bev Lambert

York,United Kingdom

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with 20 years experience in the Town and Country Planning system. I have demonstrated skills in influencing and negotiating, initiative taking, and interpersonal communication. Proven ability to perform under pressure, monitor performance, and effectively plan and organise tasks. Adept at team working with a focus on achieving team and organisational goals and helping colleagues to achieve their goals and aspirations.

I bring a strategic mindset and an eye for streamlining processes to improve outcomes. I recognise and value the needs and benefits of team collaboration and working together to achieve targets.

I am confident to take on a challenging new role harnessing my interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. I am driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
41
41
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Planning Advisor

Environment Agency
York, North Yorkshire
2007.10 - Current
  • Respond to the planning process implementing the EA’s role as a statutory consultation body.
  • Influencing, negotiating and taking the lead when dealing with the full range of EA interactions with the planning system.
  • Dealing with pre-application consultations, including management of cost recovery agreements.
  • Co-ordinate timely and informative responses to influence outcomes through planning application and strategic/local plan consultations.
  • Liaise with internal technical teams, working closely with cross boundary colleagues to manage consistency of responses across our operational boundaries and areas of interest.
  • Building and maintaining positive working relationships with partners and stakeholders.
  • Inputting into and managing the EA response to planning appeals and public inquiries.
  • Representing the EA at local plan examinations.
  • Coaching and training new members of the team by providing guidance and direction, and encouraging them to explore options.
  • Lead Super User to introduce and embed a new software platform for managing the EAs response to the planning process in Yorkshire area.

Team Leader (Assignment)

Environment Agency
York, North Yorkshire
2006.06 - 2007.09
  • Led team of 10 split across to locations to achieve KPI targets.
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
  • Reported on team performance to higher leadership, proactively offering action for areas of improvement.
  • Promoted professionalism among staff to develop productive relationships.
  • Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.

Authorisations Officer

Environment Agency
York, North Yorkshire
2003.06 - 2006.05
  • Managed the application process for a range of EA permits including abstraction licences, discharge consents, Waste Carriers licences
  • Validated applications received and requested any missing information
  • Consulted with technical staff internally from a variety of functions including flood risk, biodiversity, waste teams, water quality and water resources
  • Produce determination reports based on input from technical teams
  • Drafted permits for final sign off

Facilities Officer

Environment Agency
York, North Yorkshire
1998.10 - 2003.06
  • Supported maintenance of office and grounds through contract management.
  • Planned and supervised refurbishments and office moves to improve workspace and facilitate staff restructuring.
  • Updated facilities records regularly for keeping accurate track of assets, including furniture and equipment inventories.
  • Ensured building safety by conducting regular routine checks on fire alarms and security systems.
  • Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs within required timeframe.
  • Implemented health and safety regulations, promoting a safe work environment for all staff members.
  • Within the same team, undertake a 1 year assignment as HR Advisor to ensure all elements of staff management was done fairly and consistently.

Technical Officer

Environment Agency
York, North Yorkshire
1993.10 - 1998.09
  • Provide technical administrative support to a department of 44 staff.
  • Register reports of river pollution and assign investigators.
  • Liaise with external emergency services during pollution investigations.
  • Manage requests under Environmental Information Regulations and Freedom of Information
  • Provide monthly performance reports to Management team.
  • Manage databases and registers of information.

Technical Assistant

Environment Agency
York, North Yorkshire
1991.02 - 1993.10
  • Assist Technical Officer to manage complaints of pollution.
  • Run monitoring reports and issue to dischargers.
  • Update databases and registers.
  • Provide admin support to wider team.

Word Processor Operator

Environment Agency
York, North Yorkshire
1986.08 - 1991.02
  • Carry out copy, audio and shorthand typing as required by officers.
  • Maintain and re-order stationery stocks.
  • Provide cover to receptionist.
  • Manage petty cash.

Receptionist

Environment Agency
York, North Yorkshire
1983.07 - 1986.08
  • Operate switchboard handling incoming phone calls and directed to appropriate person.
  • Welcome visitors; providing warm greetings and helpful assistance upon arrival.
  • Maintained accurate logs of visitor entries for security purposes.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.
  • Provide postal services for the office.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Planning Studies

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
2007.09 - 2010.05

Higher National Diploma - Business

York College of Further & Higher Education
York
1994.09 - 1997.03

GCSEs - RSA Typewriting (Stage III)

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
York
1988.09 - 1989.06

GCSEs - RSA Shorthand

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
York
1984.09 - 1985.06

GCSEs - RSA Typewriting (Stage II)

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
York
1983.09 - 1984.06

Diploma of Higher Education - Office Studies

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
York
1982.09 - 1983.06

16+ - English Language

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
York
1977.09 - 1982.06

CSE - Mathematics

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
York
1977.09 - 1982.06

CSE - Chemistry

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
York
1977.09 - 1982.06

CSE - English Studies

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
York
1977.09 - 1982.06

16+ - French

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
York
1977.09 - 1982.06

16+ - Physics

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
York
1977.09 - 1982.06

GCE - Government, Economics and Commerce

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
York
1977.09 - 1982.06

Skills

  • Influencing and negotiating
  • Initiative taking
  • Project Management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Performance monitoring
  • Database management
  • Planning and organising
  • Team working

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Planning Advisor

Environment Agency
2007.10 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education - Planning Studies

Sheffield Hallam University
2007.09 - 2010.05

Team Leader (Assignment)

Environment Agency
2006.06 - 2007.09

Authorisations Officer

Environment Agency
2003.06 - 2006.05

Facilities Officer

Environment Agency
1998.10 - 2003.06

Higher National Diploma - Business

York College of Further & Higher Education
1994.09 - 1997.03

Technical Officer

Environment Agency
1993.10 - 1998.09

Technical Assistant

Environment Agency
1991.02 - 1993.10

GCSEs - RSA Typewriting (Stage III)

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
1988.09 - 1989.06

Word Processor Operator

Environment Agency
1986.08 - 1991.02

GCSEs - RSA Shorthand

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
1984.09 - 1985.06

GCSEs - RSA Typewriting (Stage II)

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
1983.09 - 1984.06

Receptionist

Environment Agency
1983.07 - 1986.08

Diploma of Higher Education - Office Studies

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
1982.09 - 1983.06

16+ - English Language

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
1977.09 - 1982.06

CSE - Mathematics

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
1977.09 - 1982.06

CSE - Chemistry

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
1977.09 - 1982.06

CSE - English Studies

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
1977.09 - 1982.06

16+ - French

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
1977.09 - 1982.06

16+ - Physics

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
1977.09 - 1982.06

GCE - Government, Economics and Commerce

Joseph Rowntree Comprehensive
1977.09 - 1982.06
Bev Lambert