Natural Capital Policy Adviser
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,573 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | JNCC Support Co |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 202422 |
Summary
Post background.
The Nature Conservation Policy and Advice (NCPA) Team in JNCC plays a key role in nature conservation in the UK, working with partners in the country nature conservation bodies (CNCBs), the UK and devolved governments and the wider nature conservation community. We maintain an overview of UK nature conservation policy and legislation; facilitate, convene and, where required, co-ordinate joint UK working on key topics; and work with UK countries on areas of priority where JNCC contributes complementary capabilities of evidence and advice. Within JNCC, the NCPA Team works collaboratively across the organisation delivering shared solutions, for example on protected areas, and in developing evidence-based approaches to addressing environmental threats and opportunities.
We are looking for someone with knowledge of nature conservation and environmental issues, and with a good grasp of what the future might hold in addressing the environmental challenges and ambitions in the UK. You will have the ability to rapidly understand, analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources, while integrating current evidence and advice into regular engagement with stakeholders. These stakeholders are the governments of the four countries of the UK the CNCBs and other government agencies, and wider stakeholders on the development of new initiatives for nature recovery and the provision of public goods (including the Environmental Land Management Scheme in England and supporting the agricultural transition in Northern Ireland). Your work will ensure JNCC’s evidence and advice is effectively deployed to deliver the best outcomes for nature recovery.
You will need to understand the developing policy surrounding biodiversity, agriculture, the wider environment, and of the supporting science and evidence. You will be involved in projects across the team and will lead specific areas, depending on your experience, skills, and interests.
Post Duties
• Provide policy and technical advice and expertise on issues relating to biodiversity in the UK.
• Understand and help shape the team’s priorities through joint-UK working on
biodiversity, protected areas, land use, and natural capital, by identifying innovative solutions and build relationships with key partners and stakeholders from across the UK to deliver best outcomes for nature recovery.
• Gather and interpret information in relevant policy areas within UK and devolved governments, country nature conservation bodies and other stakeholders.
• Collate, manage and quality assure data and related databases on key areas of delivery.
• Communicate effectively, for instance through presentations, reports, and scientific papers, managing web content, newsletters, and other media.
• Identify new and emerging evidence and advice needs and work with team members and other partners to develop these ideas towards funding and implementation.
To contribute to the running of JNCC’s business through taking responsibility for any of:
• project management support and outcome dissemination, and where necessary act as project manager,
• convening and running joint UK groups and other project groups,
• manage contracts, including the drafting of specifications and undertaking of procurement, in line with skills and experience.
Technical - To be a successful candidate you will have:
• An understanding of natural capital and ecosystems services concepts, how these concepts relate to nature conservation and more broadly across society.
• Knowledge of the policy and legislative framework for environment and nature conservation in the UK.
Experience (Responsibilities) - To be a successful candidate you will have:
• Excellent evidence synthesis and writing skills, including experience of analysing complex information, graphic presentation and communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience of working in interdisciplinary teams, including building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships.
Behaviours
•Making Effective Decisions
•Communicating and influencing
•Delivering at Pace
In the event that we receive a large volume of applications we reserve the right to conduct
the sift based on the Lead Behaviour of Making Effective Decisions
Please see the CS Behaviours framework for more details at this grade:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf
The Nature Conservation Policy and Advice (NCPA) Team in JNCC plays a key role in nature conservation in the UK, working with partners in the country nature conservation bodies (CNCBs), the UK and devolved governments and the wider nature conservation community. We maintain an overview of UK nature conservation policy and legislation; facilitate, convene and, where required, co-ordinate joint UK working on key topics; and work with UK countries on areas of priority where JNCC contributes complementary capabilities of evidence and advice. Within JNCC, the NCPA Team works collaboratively across the organisation delivering shared solutions, for example on protected areas, and in developing evidence-based approaches to addressing environmental threats and opportunities.
We are looking for someone with knowledge of nature conservation and environmental issues, and with a good grasp of what the future might hold in addressing the environmental challenges and ambitions in the UK. You will have the ability to rapidly understand, analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources, while integrating current evidence and advice into regular engagement with stakeholders. These stakeholders are the governments of the four countries of the UK the CNCBs and other government agencies, and wider stakeholders on the development of new initiatives for nature recovery and the provision of public goods (including the Environmental Land Management Scheme in England and supporting the agricultural transition in Northern Ireland). Your work will ensure JNCC’s evidence and advice is effectively deployed to deliver the best outcomes for nature recovery.
You will need to understand the developing policy surrounding biodiversity, agriculture, the wider environment, and of the supporting science and evidence. You will be involved in projects across the team and will lead specific areas, depending on your experience, skills, and interests.
Post Duties
• Provide policy and technical advice and expertise on issues relating to biodiversity in the UK.
• Understand and help shape the team’s priorities through joint-UK working on
biodiversity, protected areas, land use, and natural capital, by identifying innovative solutions and build relationships with key partners and stakeholders from across the UK to deliver best outcomes for nature recovery.
• Gather and interpret information in relevant policy areas within UK and devolved governments, country nature conservation bodies and other stakeholders.
• Collate, manage and quality assure data and related databases on key areas of delivery.
• Communicate effectively, for instance through presentations, reports, and scientific papers, managing web content, newsletters, and other media.
• Identify new and emerging evidence and advice needs and work with team members and other partners to develop these ideas towards funding and implementation.
To contribute to the running of JNCC’s business through taking responsibility for any of:
• project management support and outcome dissemination, and where necessary act as project manager,
• convening and running joint UK groups and other project groups,
• manage contracts, including the drafting of specifications and undertaking of procurement, in line with skills and experience.
Technical - To be a successful candidate you will have:
• An understanding of natural capital and ecosystems services concepts, how these concepts relate to nature conservation and more broadly across society.
• Knowledge of the policy and legislative framework for environment and nature conservation in the UK.
Experience (Responsibilities) - To be a successful candidate you will have:
• Excellent evidence synthesis and writing skills, including experience of analysing complex information, graphic presentation and communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience of working in interdisciplinary teams, including building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships.
Behaviours
•Making Effective Decisions
•Communicating and influencing
•Delivering at Pace
In the event that we receive a large volume of applications we reserve the right to conduct
the sift based on the Lead Behaviour of Making Effective Decisions
Please see the CS Behaviours framework for more details at this grade:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf
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