Fisheries & Biodiversity Technical Specialist - 6612
1
East Midlands
Kettering
Nene House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£33,990
This is a technical leadership role within the Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology team in Lincs & Northants Area. It is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to our coast, rivers and wetlands.
This is one of two FBG technical specialist roles within the team leading on fisheries and biodiversity issues and delivering angling benefits. You will lead on a portfolio of issues and support and manage the team in delivering this work. The exact role is flexible depending on skills and experience.
Key areas of work are minimising ecological impacts from our own activities and delivering improved river habitats including fish and eel passage.
You’ll manage a range of exciting habitat restoration projects, help develop strategic approaches for FBG, mentor and train others, and co-ordinate technical advice on mitigation, scheme design and management plans.
FBG is a dispersed team and this post is based at our Kettering office and will also provide general support to FBG staff based there.
This is one of two FBG technical specialist roles within the team leading on fisheries and biodiversity issues and delivering angling benefits. You will lead on a portfolio of issues and support and manage the team in delivering this work. The exact role is flexible depending on skills and experience.
Key areas of work are minimising ecological impacts from our own activities and delivering improved river habitats including fish and eel passage.
You’ll manage a range of exciting habitat restoration projects, help develop strategic approaches for FBG, mentor and train others, and co-ordinate technical advice on mitigation, scheme design and management plans.
FBG is a dispersed team and this post is based at our Kettering office and will also provide general support to FBG staff based there.
FBG provides technical advice and guidance internally and externally, guided by our statutory responsibilities for environmental protection, improvement and regulation. Much of our focus is on flood risk works and delivering multiple benefits including fish & eel passage, river and coastal habitat enhancements. We work closely with external partners to maximise ecological improvements in our Area.
We are a team of very enthusiastic and dedicated people who want to deliver the best for the environment.
We are a team of very enthusiastic and dedicated 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 and to take on a technical leadership role.
• Ideally you will have a strong ecological knowledge. A candidate with a technical fisheries background or with wide biodiversity knowledge would be ideal.
• You need the ability to manage technical issues for the team. You will need to be able to spot key issues and opportunities as they arise and ensure technical work is delivered by the team.
• You will be able to support others in delivering work and be able to develop them.
• Be proficient in project management and delivery.
• Have experience of partnership working.
• Have excellent communication skills and be a strong team player.
• Membership of a relevant institute is desirable.
• A passion for delivering environmental outcomes is essential.
• Ideally you will have a strong ecological knowledge. A candidate with a technical fisheries background or with wide biodiversity knowledge would be ideal.
• You need the ability to manage technical issues for the team. You will need to be able to spot key issues and opportunities as they arise and ensure technical work is delivered by the team.
• You will be able to support others in delivering work and be able to develop them.
• Be proficient in project management and delivery.
• Have experience of partnership working.
• Have excellent communication skills and be a strong team player.
• Membership of a relevant institute is desirable.
• A passion for delivering environmental outcomes is essential.
Closing Date: 26th September 2017 at 23:55 hours
Applicants need to be prepared to work across a range of issues as and when the situation demands. An ability and willingness to undertake site visits alone is required. A full driving license is required.
For further details please contact FBG Technical Specialist, Katie Murphy on 0203 025 4996 or by email Katherine.murphy@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be held on the 12th & 13th October 2017.
Applicants need to be prepared to work across a range of issues as and when the situation demands. An ability and willingness to undertake site visits alone is required. A full driving license is required.
For further details please contact FBG Technical Specialist, Katie Murphy on 0203 025 4996 or by email Katherine.murphy@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be held on the 12th & 13th October 2017.
26/09/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Environmental Awareness
Please provide evidence of how your environmental & ecological awareness has resulted in on the ground outcomes.
Leads People
Please provide information on how you lead and support people
Scientific Knowledge
Please tell us about your ecological skills that make you suitable for this post
Influences and Persuades Others
Please provide us with evidence and an example of how you influence and persuade others
Full Driving
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.