Water Lead Adviser for Dorset - South West, United Kingdom - Natural England

Natural England

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South West, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £27,273
Job grade:

Higher Executive Officer
Lead Adviser
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

South West EnglandAbout the job

Job summary:

This position is based at Blandford Forum, Blandford
Job description:

Office locations:
Dorchester or Blandford Forum
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, and
Providing ways for people to better connect with nature, including green social prescribing.

We are the Government's Adviser 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.

Location

Ideally you will be based in
Dorset at the Natural England
Dorchester or
Blandford office. Natural England is adopting hybrid working - which means our staff work from a flexible range of locations, encompassing home, offices (ours and our partners) and relevant sites.

All new staff will be formally linked to one of our 25 offices across England and the expectation is that all staff will be able to access their local office to be part of the community of staff in their geographical area.

Full time staff are expected to attend their associated office for a minimum of one day a week.

Pay
It is Natural England policy to employ at the entry point of the salary range.

Role description

As the freshwater agenda continues to grow within Natural England, we are looking to recruit a lead adviser to further develop our freshwater delivery in Dorset, working closely with the Environment Agency, the water companies, and the Catchment Partnership.

Key Tasks

Maintain up to date knowledge on areas of technical expertise required for the role and ensure that freshwater delivery is embedded and supported across Dorset and wider Wessex team.
Deliver advice on water quality with specific emphasis on designated rivers, chalk rivers and designated transitional (estuarine) and coastal waters.
Local Natural England lead for the Environment Agency's development and delivery of River Basin Management Plans, Diffuse Water Pollution Plans, implementation of associated actions and reviews.
Engage and work with the local Catchment Partnership, the development and delivery of associated Catchment Plans and projects to improve and restore the water environment and natur