Climate Science Adviser

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 343796**Salary**:

- £31,120 - £37,260- National: £31,120 - £33,085; London: £34,410 - £37,260 Science Specialist Enhancement - £5150 p/a- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DESNZ - Net Zero, Nuclear and International - Science & Innovation for Climate & Energy**Type of role**:

- Science**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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- Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.

Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK’s long term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation. We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.

Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly its impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.

We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.

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**Job description**:
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Climate Science team is looking for an enthusiastic scientist with excellent communication skills and a strong interest in ensuring UK domestic and international policy is informed by the best available climate science.

As a key member of the Climate Science team you will play a meaningful role in crafting and delivering scientific advice and information to support the achievement of DESNZ’s climate goals. Your key area of work will be improving the scientific understanding of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions making sure that Government has access to the best available evidence to inform policy making and help the UK meet its Net Zero targets.

The Climate Science team sits within DESNZ’s Science and Innovation for Climate and Energy (SICE) Directorate and is responsible for providing scientific advice on issues including the climate system, greenhouse gas emissions and pathways, climate risks, bio-energy and geo-engineering. It is a friendly, fun and supportive team, with a focus on personal and professional development and well-being. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all staff feel valued and supported regardless of their background and personal circumstances.

The post holder will have a diverse range of exciting and stretching responsibilities in the Climate Science team.
- Specific responsibilities could include:
- Designing and leading interesting new climate science research projects - examples include research to improve our understanding of emissions from the future hydrogen economy; new biomass activities; and greenhouse gas removal technologies.
- Building relationships with academic institutions and experts, research councils and industry partners, and working with them to deliver cutting-edge research to meet Government needs.
- Developing briefing documents and responding to questions on a range of climate science topics to ministers, senior civil servants and the public.
- Helping develop a strategy to improve UK greenhouse gas measurement infrastructure and modelling.
- Working with international partners and organisations such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to make sure the global community has access to the best available science to meet the global emissions reductions targets.

**Person specification**:
**Skills and Experience**

We would also love to hear from you if you:

- Can understand complex and competing strategic priorities, and are able to use this knowledge to inform your work.
- Have strong scientific skills with an ability to quickly understand new scientific findings and their implications, and spot emerging topics that have policy relevance at national and international level.
- Can comm

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