Biodiversity Technical Specialist - 19216
1
East Midlands
Nottingham
Trentside Offices
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£36,389
We are looking for an experienced senior ecologist to join the Biodiversity and Geomorphology team, based in the East Midlands Area. You will provide expert advice and guidance to internal teams and external contractors developing new flood defence schemes. The role holder will be a skilled influencer, able to integrate biodiversity improvements into engineering solutions.
Your work will help to deliver ecologically healthier natural systems that are more resilient to pressures such as climate change, achieving objectives set by legislative instruments such as the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and policies such as the 25 Year Environment Plan.
You will help identify, design and deliver a programme of Biodiversity Net Gain and working with natural processes to deliver measurable environmental outcomes. You will provide technical support on protected species survey design and mitigation as part of Ecological Impact Assessments.
This role is as much about working with people as it is about working with nature. You will proactively engage staff across the business, communicating with colleagues internally and externally, in order to build trusted networks and strong partnerships, so that you jointly deliver more than one person could on their own.
Your work will help to deliver ecologically healthier natural systems that are more resilient to pressures such as climate change, achieving objectives set by legislative instruments such as the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and policies such as the 25 Year Environment Plan.
You will help identify, design and deliver a programme of Biodiversity Net Gain and working with natural processes to deliver measurable environmental outcomes. You will provide technical support on protected species survey design and mitigation as part of Ecological Impact Assessments.
This role is as much about working with people as it is about working with nature. You will proactively engage staff across the business, communicating with colleagues internally and externally, in order to build trusted networks and strong partnerships, so that you jointly deliver more than one person could on their own.
You will be an integral part of the Biodiversity and Geomorphology Team, bringing Ecological expertise to a friendly, inclusive and vibrant group of environmental professionals.
The team works strategically with other Environment Agency teams (for instance Environmental Planning and Flood and Coastal Risk Management) to identify and deliver environmental improvements, as well as working on permits and external applications. We work with internal and external partners to advise on environmental impacts and achieve improvements.
The team works strategically with other Environment Agency teams (for instance Environmental Planning and Flood and Coastal Risk Management) to identify and deliver environmental improvements, as well as working on permits and external applications. We work with internal and external partners to advise on environmental impacts and achieve improvements.
We are looking for an experienced senior ecologist (MCIEEM or Chartered) who has experience working on large and complex projects, with a track record of delivering results through others.
You will be qualified to at least degree level in a relevant technical discipline, with a very good understanding of riparian habitats and the species they support. You will have extensive experience designing protected species surveys and be able to guide others to implementing them. You will need to be a self-starter, able to create opportunities for habitat improvements where others are not looking and seek novel approaches for biodiversity improvements. An understanding of creating appropriate habitat improvements for carbon sequestration would be an advantage.
You must have a full driving licence.
You will be qualified to at least degree level in a relevant technical discipline, with a very good understanding of riparian habitats and the species they support. You will have extensive experience designing protected species surveys and be able to guide others to implementing them. You will need to be a self-starter, able to create opportunities for habitat improvements where others are not looking and seek novel approaches for biodiversity improvements. An understanding of creating appropriate habitat improvements for carbon sequestration would be an advantage.
You must have a full driving licence.
Although this post is office/ home based there will be a requirement to undertake site visits and fieldwork to help answer specific questions that arise in the Area. There will be some travel to other Environment Agency office locations, attendance at National and Area meetings as necessary. There will be occasional long days and overnight stays.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds including disabled, LGBT+, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic and neuro-diverse colleagues.
We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
Contact: Richard Bull on 07500 977275 or richard.bull1@environment-agency.gov.uk
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds including disabled, LGBT+, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic and neuro-diverse colleagues.
We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
Contact: Richard Bull on 07500 977275 or richard.bull1@environment-agency.gov.uk
26/09/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Provide an example of a project that you have managed where you have drawn conclusions from a wide range of evidence and data to make a decision.
Capital Works
Provide an example of how you have effectively advised and influenced the design and specification of a development, determining the environmental impact and maximising Biodiversity Net Gains.
Influences and Persuades Others
Provide an example of how you have influenced a project and overcome barriers to achieve a better ecological outcome.
Diversity
Provide an example of a time when you had to challenge a situation that was causing an adverse effect amongst customers, the public, contractors or colleagues on the grounds of equality and diversity?
Full Driving Licence
MCIEEM or Chartership
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.