Lead Adviser: Data Science - London, United Kingdom - Natural England

Natural England
Natural England
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £27,273
Job grade:


  • Higher Executive Officer
  • Lead Adviser
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Architecture and Data
    Working pattern:
  • Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 2Contents
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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

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  • This position is based Nationally
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About Natural England
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.


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 to devote to personal learning and development, as well as an additional 3 days 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.

Our shared values help us work together to benefit the communities we serve. Our thriving employee-led diversity networks support our inclusive culture and contribute to our Diversity Action Plan.


Locations


National team roles can be linked with any Natural England office while Area Team roles will be linked with an office in the relevant geographic area.


About the Team


The Chief Scientist Directorate (CSD) provides scientific and evidence leadership services and support to help Natural England operate as an evidence-led organisation.

The Data Science Services (DSS) Team, within the Analysis Team of CSD, provides access to evidence through the provision and management of data and digital systems, and through provision of analytical services.


Role Description


The post holder will support delivery of our terrestrial analytical services, which underpin and provide access to the evidence used by Natural England and partners in delivery, advice and decision making.


The post holder will:

  • Lead, manage, develop, and deliver projects to maintain and improve our evidence base using spatial and nonspatial data and various analytical techniques.
  • Drive improvement and innovation, providing technical expertise and advice, and building capability in others.
  • Work with colleagues to ensure our data, spatial information and evidence products are managed appropriately, quality assured, and made available and accessible to staff across Natural England, and external stakeholders, including through analysis and interpretation.

How to apply
This vacancy uses competency-based assessment.

We'll assess you against the competencies below during the selection process:

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Technical/specialist knowledge:

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Personal Effectiveness'**:

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