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Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Provide constructive, solution-focused advice and support for NatureScot marine industries casework advice. This will include proposals arising from marine energy leases, fisheries, oil and gas, ports and harbours, seabed pipelines and cabling infrastructure.  Co-ordinate and lead in the preparation of robust, timely and clearly articulated advice for offshore wind and marine renewable development proposals and casework from pre-application to post-consent. This will involve liaising with NatureScot marine specialist and Operations colleagues to secure appropriate advice. Manage correct storage of case information and advice through email, objective and MS Teams, following agreed casework processes. Represent NatureScot at meetings with developers, consultees and Marine Scotland.  Represent NatureScot at meetings of inter-agency, government, partnership projects and similar groups relevant to the development of offshore renewable energy in Scotland. Work with colleagues and partners to identify and prioritise guidance and research needs for relevant topic areas including guidance requirements for ScotWind, InTOG and tidal stream developments.  Contribute to the wider work of the Sustainable Coasts and Seas team. Promote awareness of NatureScot and our marine energy work through social media, press releases and the NatureScot website. The possibility of acting as a Duty Officer for marine pollution incidents, participating in the cover provided by NatureScot through an agreed rota system. (This can require work outside of normal working hours – weekends and evenings).

Skills (Please refer to these in your Supporting Statement)

A degree in a relevant subject plus relevant post-graduate experience or work experience equivalant.  A sound understanding of the marine ecology, habitats and species of Scotland and issues relating to their conservation and management. Clear understanding of conservation and planning legislation relevant to Scotland’s seas and marine species.  Ability to provide informed, clear and solution focused advice. Knowledge and experience of coastal and marine industries, relevant to Scotland, and potential interactions of these with coastal and marine habitats and species. Good communication skills - clear written and verbal presentation, and ability to communicate clearly to a variety audiences. Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work constructively and supportively in a team environment. Experience of developing and maintaining positive working relationships with stakeholders, such as agencies, organisations, developers or government. Good interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and excellent team working skills. Ability to plan and manage workloads, work to deadlines and adapt to changing priorities while balancing a high volume of reactive work. Ability to analyse, interpret and manage scientific information. Experience of developing and maintaining positive working relationships with stakeholders, such as agencies, organisations, developers or government.

Prerequisites

Proof of right to work in UK To undertake a Disclosure Scotland application. Although Gaelic language is not a prerequisite it is a desirable skill in support of our commitment to our Gaelic Language Plan.

Working for NatureScot

NatureScot offers some great benefits to reward and support you whilst you are working for us. Our benefits package includes the civil service pension scheme, a generous holiday leave allowance plus flexi time, and employee discount scheme. .

NatureScot’s Net Zero commitment

Whether working at home or in an office, or travelling to meetings and site visits, as a NatureScot you will contribute to our Net Zero plan, for example through positive carbon travel choices.