National Biodiversity Advisor (FCRM Flood Risk Activity Permitting) - 23570
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National
Various
All
Staff Grade 5
Secondment
Other
Environment & Sustainability
£36,389
We’re looking for an experienced conservation and ecology specialist to work as a technical advisor within the River and Asset Regulation team within the FCRM Directorate.
This assignment will support a specific project aiming to improve and streamline how we regulate activities in rivers. You will be an adviser to the project team on a wide variety of wildlife and conservation matters, such as Habitats Regulations Assessments / CRoW assessments, species advice etc.
Together with helping us streamlining process, building strong networks, developing training for relevant staff, you will be a strong communicator who can help embed new ways of working into operations. You’ll also work closely with the National biodiversity and geomorphology teams.
You will ensure that appropriate standards are met in accordance with the Environment Agency policies and procedures.
This assignment will support a specific project aiming to improve and streamline how we regulate activities in rivers. You will be an adviser to the project team on a wide variety of wildlife and conservation matters, such as Habitats Regulations Assessments / CRoW assessments, species advice etc.
Together with helping us streamlining process, building strong networks, developing training for relevant staff, you will be a strong communicator who can help embed new ways of working into operations. You’ll also work closely with the National biodiversity and geomorphology teams.
You will ensure that appropriate standards are met in accordance with the Environment Agency policies and procedures.
We have oversight of the regulation of river activities (flood risk activities) and are responsibility for the provision of technical advice and support across the business as well as working closely with Government.
We deliver an important service to help staff comply with statutory duties through our permitting service but also how we enforce against non-compliance of river works.
We deliver an important service to help staff comply with statutory duties through our permitting service but also how we enforce against non-compliance of river works.
We’re seeking a specialist with several years of relevant practical experience and an excellent working knowledge of conservation and ecological matters.
You’ll be qualified to at least degree standard (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline and have an excellent knowledge of the conservation sector, our conservation duties, and protected areas. A good knowledge and understanding of the Habitats Directive, the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act and our regulatory and operational activities is essential.
Knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Permitting Regulations would be a distinct advantage as would some wider knowledge of related subjects in fisheries and geomorphology.
You’ll be well organised, computer literate and able to respond to tight deadlines.
You should be able to work both independently and as part of a small team.
You’ll have excellent communication and influencing skills, together with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
You’ll be qualified to at least degree standard (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline and have an excellent knowledge of the conservation sector, our conservation duties, and protected areas. A good knowledge and understanding of the Habitats Directive, the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act and our regulatory and operational activities is essential.
Knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Permitting Regulations would be a distinct advantage as would some wider knowledge of related subjects in fisheries and geomorphology.
You’ll be well organised, computer literate and able to respond to tight deadlines.
You should be able to work both independently and as part of a small team.
You’ll have excellent communication and influencing skills, together with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
This assignment is being offered on either a full-time or part time basis.
The role will be flexibly based as part of a dispersed national team. There will be some travel across the Environment Agency to other office locations in line with our travel policy, and there may be infrequent occasional long days and overnight stays.
For further details please contact – Jo Sinden (Project Manager – River and Asset Regulation Review project)
The role will be flexibly based as part of a dispersed national team. There will be some travel across the Environment Agency to other office locations in line with our travel policy, and there may be infrequent occasional long days and overnight stays.
For further details please contact – Jo Sinden (Project Manager – River and Asset Regulation Review project)
26/08/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up To 18 Months
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Please give an example (s) of when you've worked under pressure to deliver a complex piece of work under tight deadlines.
Please give an example (s) of when you've worked under pressure to deliver a complex piece of work under tight deadlines.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively through speech and writing.
Please give an example (s) of times when you've had to communicate to a wide audience.
Please give an example (s) of times when you've had to communicate to a wide audience.
Uses Initiative
Takes action before and/or beyond what is required, owning the outcome.
Please given an example (s) of a time where you have proactively looked at better ways of doing things.
Please given an example (s) of a time where you have proactively looked at better ways of doing things.
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.