Biodiversity Officer - 20674
2
East Midlands
Lincoln
Ceres House, 2 Searby Rd, LN2 4DT
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£28,785
You'll be pivotal to the future direction of our Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology team in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire Area with a focus on biodiversity advice and projects that deliver ecological outcomes. The key area of work is minimising ecological impacts from our own activities and delivering improved river, wetland and coastal habitats. You'll provide technical advice on ecological issues to internal customers focusing on biodiversity outcomes, mitigation and scheme design. You'll also manage a range of exciting projects and support project delivery by external partners.
The post is primarily patch based which means you will develop a good knowledge of a specific geography within Lincolnshire and will work in partnership with other teams and organisations to maximise its biodiversity. You will also lead on specific issues across our Area and have a close working relationship with our friendly and supportive team. The issues you lead on will be agreed once in post and there is scope to advance and develop your existing, and also new, areas of interest.
The post is primarily patch based which means you will develop a good knowledge of a specific geography within Lincolnshire and will work in partnership with other teams and organisations to maximise its biodiversity. You will also lead on specific issues across our Area and have a close working relationship with our friendly and supportive team. The issues you lead on will be agreed once in post and there is scope to advance and develop your existing, and also new, areas of interest.
Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology provides technical advice and guidance both internally and externally, guided by our statutory responsibilities for environmental protection, improvement and regulation. Much of our focus is on Flood and Coastal Risk Management works and environmental outcomes and delivering multiple benefits. We also work closely with external partners to maximise ecological improvements in our Area. We are a team of enthusiastic people who want to deliver the best for the environment.
• We're looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent influencing and negotiating skills to join our team.
• You'll need a good knowledge of ecology and biodiversity, including relevant legislation.
• You'll need to have a range of experience in providing ecological advice to others.
• You'll be good at problem solving, have excellent communication skills and be a strong team player.
• An ability and willingness to undertake site visits is required.
• An awareness of a range of river management techniques would be helpful but is not essential.
• It would be great if you were a member of, or working towards membership of, an appropriate institute such as the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• A full driving licence is needed as regular site visits are needed to deliver the work.
• A passion for delivering environmental outcomes is essential.
• You'll need a good knowledge of ecology and biodiversity, including relevant legislation.
• You'll need to have a range of experience in providing ecological advice to others.
• You'll be good at problem solving, have excellent communication skills and be a strong team player.
• An ability and willingness to undertake site visits is required.
• An awareness of a range of river management techniques would be helpful but is not essential.
• It would be great if you were a member of, or working towards membership of, an appropriate institute such as the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• A full driving licence is needed as regular site visits are needed to deliver the work.
• A passion for delivering environmental outcomes is essential.
If you have any questions about this job or want further details then please do contact Caroline Tero on Tel: 07770 846 383 or by email: caroline.tero@environment-agency.gov.uk.
This post is likely to focus on the rivers and coast around and north of Lincoln including the Lincolnshire Wolds, River Ancholme and Humber.
Key benefits to the post highlighted by the existing team include:
- Training and development opportunities are really good.
- Flexible working means a good work/life balance.
- Paid membership of an Institute.
- Great team to work with and well supported.
- Ability to make a difference on the ground.
This post is likely to focus on the rivers and coast around and north of Lincoln including the Lincolnshire Wolds, River Ancholme and Humber.
Key benefits to the post highlighted by the existing team include:
- Training and development opportunities are really good.
- Flexible working means a good work/life balance.
- Paid membership of an Institute.
- Great team to work with and well supported.
- Ability to make a difference on the ground.
23/01/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Environmental Awareness
Please tell us about your ecological skills and knowledge that make you suitable for this post, including any relevant Institute membership.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please provide us with evidence and an example of how you influence and persuade others
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Please provide us with an example of where you had to take a decision and how you approached it.
Achieves Results
Please describe your role in a project or piece of work that delivered a positive ecological outcome on the ground.
Driving licence
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.