Executive Director for Local Operations

Sarah Chare

Biography

Sarah was appointed Executive Director of Local Operations at the Environment Agency in November 2023.

Sarah was Chief Operating Officer between August and November 2023.

Sarah has had a wide range of roles at 皇冠体育app Environment Agency, and its predecessor, the National Rivers Authority.

Following an early career in fisheries, Sarah has:

  • led the National Enforcement Service
  • led national work on Agriculture, Fisheries and Biodiversity
  • been Head of Operations, Director Incident Management & Resilience
  • been Director Operations for South East & East England - where she held the national portfolio of work for environment, place and infrastructure

Most recently she has been Executive Director of Local Operations.

Sarah is a:

  • member of the OpDel Excel programme for the most senior operational delivery leaders across the Civil Service
  • sponsor of the Environment Agency鈥檚 Mental Health Network

Executive Director for Local Operations

皇冠体育app Executive Director of Local Operations is responsible for the Environment Agency鈥檚 front line operational activities and national incident management services.

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  • the performance of the organisation鈥檚 area teams
  • communicating with customers and stakeholders
  • ensuring a safe and productive workplace for employees

Environment Agency

Previous roles in government

  • Chief Operating Officer
    • 2023 to 2023
  • Executive Director for Local Operations
    • 2023 to 2023