Biodiversity Technical Specialist
3 days ago
Number of jobs available- 1
- Region- London, South East
- City/Town- Welwyn Garden City
- Building/Site- Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE
- Grade- Staff Grade 5
- Post Type- Permanent
- Working Pattern- Part Time/Job Share
- Role Type- Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
- Salary Minimum- £37,462 pro rata
- Job description- We are looking for an enthusiastic Biodiversity Technical Specialist to join the Biodiversity and Geomorphology Team in Herts and North London.
Our conservation duties extend to all aspects of the Environment Agency’s work including Capital schemes, flood defence maintenance works, consents and authorisations, planning consultations, advisory work, partnership working and enhancement projects.
You’ll be pivotal in setting the direction of FBG within HNL, key accountabilities will include:
Act as technical lead providing expert opinion and advice to internal and external customers and partners on scientific and technical issues relevant to Biodiversity in order to help better protect, enhance and restore the environment and deliver on WFD and EA business plan objectives. There will be a particular emphasis on supporting the work of our Asset Performance and Field Operations Teams to ensure they comply with wildlife and conservation legislation and deliver more for the environment.
Provide interpretation and explanation of complex technical principles, procedures and policy in order to enhance our work and to deliver and develop best practice in Area.
Act as a technical mentor to support staff by coaching and encouraging continued professional development to ensure knowledge is shared and capability developed within the team.
- The team- You’ll join a dynamic team of ecologists and geomorphologists. We deliver technical advice and guidance to all aspects of the Environment Agency’s work including our capital schemes, operations, incident response, regulation, strategies and plans, Local Authority planning consultations, advisory work and habitat enhancement projects. We deal daily with the public, NGOs, Local Authorities, Water Companies, developers and landowners assessing ecological risks and collaboratively delivering ecological benefits.
- Experience/skills requiredQualified to at least degree level/equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
Proven ability to act as a coach or mentor to support the technical development of less experienced staff.
The ability and confidence to understand and take reasonable risks.
An in depth technical knowledge of biodiversity issues and legislation, with freshwater experience. Excellent planning and organisational skills.
A broad knowledge of the Environment Agency’s duties and responsibilities.
The ability to work proactively and lead work on biodiversity for the Area.
Membership, or working towards membership, of a professional institution (e.g. CIEEM, CIWEM)
- Contact and additional information- This role is a job share working 14.8 hours per week.
A full UK driving licence is required for this role.
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