Chief Advisor

Chief Advisor - Marine Woking, GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview. With an established track record in thought leadership on marine science and policy as well as a good understanding of the ocean-climate nexus, you understand the importance of creating a world where people and nature can thrive together. That is why this role as

Chief Advisor

Marine

with the worlds leading independent conservation organisation is perfect for you. Our major goal is to find solutions to the Triple Challenge of restoring nature, tackling climate change and feeding a growing global population all within the available resource limits of our one planet. As a member of our Science Team, you will help ensure we are viewed by the academic community and specialist bodies as a science and evidence-based organisation with conservation programmes and communications that are always informed by the latest scientific thinking. As

Chief Advisor

you will

lead our scientific understanding on marine issues

and their impacts on the natural world and human society. You will help

guide WWF-UK and WWF Network strategies

on marine issues as well as help find solutions to address our Triple Challenge and reverse the decline in global biodiversity. We will look to you to

provide technical support

to our conservation and blue carbon work in UK coastal waters and be the lead expert on ocean systems and the drivers impacting them, including the potential for

ocean tipping points . You will also

act as a primary contact in your area of expertise

with relevant UK government departments, specialists in the private sector, other NGOs and international policy-makers and have the

ability to influence policy . You will help

identify and fill knowledge gaps

as well as provide the evidence underpinning WWF policy positions. To play your part in saving our planet, you must have a

track record in thought leadership on marine science and policy,

coupled with a

good understanding of the ocean-climate nexus and the negative drivers impacting ocean systems.

You will also possess a good grasp of current science and policy debates, along with

experience of providing strategic leadership

to organisations and programmes. You will have sound knowledge of international policy and governance structures as they relate to the oceans including the UNFCCC, CBD and the High Seas Treaty. Effective at influencing key political and business stakeholders and shaping policy debates, you will also have

excellent communication and advocacy skills . Good at building relationships, you will be comfortable inspiring direct reports and translating knowledge into policy, communications and programme design. Of course, you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the natural world and WWFs core mission too. If you have the knowledge to provide scientific expertise and advice across our organisation to help us build a movement in defence of nature, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website via the link, complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up-to-date CV with the Supporting Statement highlighting what makes you a good fit for us. WWF UK are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website. Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their full self to work. WWF-UK believes anyone who is involved in our work or connected to it, especially children, should be safe from harm. Our first priority will always be to safeguard anyone at risk of harm or abuse. WWF-UK operates robust recruitment practices to ensure candidates for all roles are suitable. Our process includes values-based questions during interviews and annual performance reviews, reference checks that we verify orally, criminal records checks (at the appropriate level) and pre-employment declarations. We do not tolerate any form of abuse or exploitation and act robustly to any allegations or concerns. Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world, and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We are looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planets natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

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