Marine Ecology Specialist - London, United Kingdom - Natural England

Natural England
Natural England
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £27,273
Job grade:


  • Higher Executive Officer
  • Specialist
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Environment and Sustainability
    Working pattern:
  • Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Location

  • East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the HumberAbout the job

Job summary:


  • This position is based Nationally
    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.


The Team

Job description


A challenging but rewarding role working with an experienced and knowledgeable team of marine specialists to help shape the organisations work on your specialism in marine ecology, plan marine monitoring within Natural England and provide specialist advice on reducing and mitigating the impacts of coastal and offshore developments.


Key tasks/principal accountabilities

  • Support, maintain and develop the understanding of Natural England's needs for an evidence base related to marine and intertidal ecology for example, to support the continued implementation of Marine Strategy Framework Directive, review of conservation advice packages, Marine Protected Area Condition Assessment and management following designation.
  • Assist in developing riskbased monitoring programmes to inform condition on protected sites and the wider marine environment considering the appropriateness of different monitoring tools.
  • Work with colleagues to maximise opportunities with key partner organisations and where appropriate, identify other external mechanisms for developing marine habitat and species evidence and ecological enhancement projects.
  • Help maintain and develop the suite of standards and technical guidance related to marine monitoring and marine evidence for operational staff.
  • Contribute towards the marine monitoring and skills training programme, and support relevant individuals as deemed appropriate with Team Leader.
  • Support appropriate internal & external networks to assist broader development of understanding and capability.
  • Maintain appropriate external visibility of Natural England's evidence and expertise for example through collaboration leading to development of peerreviewed papers.

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 development, as well as an additional 3 days (pro rata) to volunteer.


You will have access to Civil Service Pension and benefits arrangements and generous leave allowances (33 day per year pro rata), as well as flexible working, to help you achieve a work-life balance that works for you and us.


You will have access to a range of benefits including discounts on shopping vouchers, cycle to work scheme, and childcare vouchers.

You can also join the Civil Service Sport club which offer discounts on a range of sports and leisure opportunities as well as social events.

Natural England is a fantastic place to work, where difference is celebrated.


We're committed to fairness and equality for all, so you feel valued for who you are and what you do.

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