Local Nature Recovery Strategy and Biodiversity Net

1 month ago


Penrith, United Kingdom Environment Agency Full time

Number of jobs available 1- 1
- Region 1- North West
- City/Town 1- Penrith, Preston
- Building/Site 1- Lutra House, Ghyll Mount
- Grade 1- Staff Grade 5
- Post Type 1- Permanent
- Working Pattern 1- Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
- Role Type 1- Operational Delivery
- Salary Minimum 1- £37,462
- Job description 1- Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone?
Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
Tackling the climate emergency and the biodiversity crisis is at the top of the agenda. In this role you will provide practical action on these strategic and fundamental issues.
Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are a new England-wide system of spatial strategies, designed to support the restoration and recovery of nature.
Here in Cumbria and Lancashire, two county-based Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) need to be developed to ensure action and future investment is targeted.

In this role you will be part of the multi-agency partnership teams developing these plans. You will bring together Environment Agency information and data in order to influence and shape the strategies.
Your ability to build close working relationships both within the organisation and with partners will be key.
This is a permanent grade 5 post.
- The team 1- The role will be in the Cumbria Lancashire Sustainable Places team which is a friendly and supportive team. You will be expected to work closely with multiple teams both at an area and national level, to secure multiple benefits for the environment and its rivers.
In this role you will work closely with multiple internal teams as well as external partners and stakeholders.
Experience/skills required 1- We are seeking someone with an excellent understanding of Ecology / Biodiversity, and the ability to work in partnership with others, with a can-do attitude.
You will need:

- Enthusiasm. As a Local Nature Recovery Strategy and Biodiversity Technical Lead you will be passionate about this topic and be able to promote and champion it.
- To be an influential friend. You will be skilled at building trusted working relationships to guide and influence people and what they do.
- Contact and additional information 1-
This role is office based but involves visiting sites or locations, and therefore a full UK driving licence is required.
All Environment Agency staff receive training to support our response to major incidents.
Interviews are expected to take place in week commencing 18 December 2023.
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.


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