Marine Science and Evidence Officer
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,785 to £51,839 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Welsh Government |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ID 777 |
Summary
The Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity Branch within the Marine and Biodiversity Division (Welsh Government) are seeking a motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to work autonomously.
The purpose of this post is to lead the delivery of the Governments priority on biodiversity and tackling the nature emergency, including the specific Programme for Government (PfG) commitment on seagrass and saltmarsh restoration. The post will play a fundamental role in providing specialist technical marine science input and understanding to develop existing programmes. Further areas of particular note will be the Marine Protected Areas completion programme, the emergency response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Welsh marine monitoring aspirations.
The post will have a critical role in supporting wider PfG commitments including on marine renewable energy by responding to potential developer derogations. Such responses are often highly technical in nature and the successful post holder will need to be well versed in marine development regulations as well as assessment methodologies.
The post holder will take direct line management responsibility for one team member and report directly to the Head of Branch (HoB). The successful candidate will work closely with the HoB and take on a clear leadership role.
The post is required to not only work across administrations but also to lead external stakeholder workshops, whilst providing technical insights on behalf of WG.
Direct line management of one HEO posts. The post holder will need to be able to lead and motivate staff in a remote setting.
Support Ministers through briefing notes and Ministerial advise as necessary
Delegate and support delivery of existing and reactive workloads. Including working closely with the Head of Branch to manage Branch budgets.
Represent the Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity branch in a range of internal and external meetings. Such meetings are likely to include other administrations along with key stakeholders.
Lead (remote) stakeholder workshops
Deputise for the Head of Branch as necessary
A background in marine evidence/policy is required to support non-technical staff members as well as working with specialist marine partners and stakeholders.
What the organisation will expect:
You will be responsible for managing defined areas of work using your specialist knowledge or experience to exercise sound judgement when interpreting complex or conflicting information weighing up all evidence to produce innovative solutions to problems.
You will be adaptable, flexible, open to, and accepting of change affecting you and your area of work and deal with that change efficiently and professionally.
You will show political awareness and an understanding of the political landscape when considering the impact of your decision and work on the wider business area and when formulating proposals for Senior Managers and Ministers.
What your team will expect
You may be required to manage a team setting clear direction on achieving their objectives. You will support team members in their work such as complex areas of work; work allocation and prioritisation; performance management; training and development; mentoring and coaching.
You will value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where individuals feel safe to challenge, share ideas and express concerns adopting an inclusive leadership style.
You will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining systems or processes ensuring excellence or value for money.
What key stakeholders will expect:
You will take the lead in creating, building and maintaining constructive relationships at all levels.
You will be able to tailor and adapt your communication style (written and oral) to advise, guide, influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
The purpose of this post is to lead the delivery of the Governments priority on biodiversity and tackling the nature emergency, including the specific Programme for Government (PfG) commitment on seagrass and saltmarsh restoration. The post will play a fundamental role in providing specialist technical marine science input and understanding to develop existing programmes. Further areas of particular note will be the Marine Protected Areas completion programme, the emergency response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Welsh marine monitoring aspirations.
The post will have a critical role in supporting wider PfG commitments including on marine renewable energy by responding to potential developer derogations. Such responses are often highly technical in nature and the successful post holder will need to be well versed in marine development regulations as well as assessment methodologies.
The post holder will take direct line management responsibility for one team member and report directly to the Head of Branch (HoB). The successful candidate will work closely with the HoB and take on a clear leadership role.
The post is required to not only work across administrations but also to lead external stakeholder workshops, whilst providing technical insights on behalf of WG.
Direct line management of one HEO posts. The post holder will need to be able to lead and motivate staff in a remote setting.
Support Ministers through briefing notes and Ministerial advise as necessary
Delegate and support delivery of existing and reactive workloads. Including working closely with the Head of Branch to manage Branch budgets.
Represent the Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity branch in a range of internal and external meetings. Such meetings are likely to include other administrations along with key stakeholders.
Lead (remote) stakeholder workshops
Deputise for the Head of Branch as necessary
A background in marine evidence/policy is required to support non-technical staff members as well as working with specialist marine partners and stakeholders.
What the organisation will expect:
You will be responsible for managing defined areas of work using your specialist knowledge or experience to exercise sound judgement when interpreting complex or conflicting information weighing up all evidence to produce innovative solutions to problems.
You will be adaptable, flexible, open to, and accepting of change affecting you and your area of work and deal with that change efficiently and professionally.
You will show political awareness and an understanding of the political landscape when considering the impact of your decision and work on the wider business area and when formulating proposals for Senior Managers and Ministers.
What your team will expect
You may be required to manage a team setting clear direction on achieving their objectives. You will support team members in their work such as complex areas of work; work allocation and prioritisation; performance management; training and development; mentoring and coaching.
You will value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where individuals feel safe to challenge, share ideas and express concerns adopting an inclusive leadership style.
You will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining systems or processes ensuring excellence or value for money.
What key stakeholders will expect:
You will take the lead in creating, building and maintaining constructive relationships at all levels.
You will be able to tailor and adapt your communication style (written and oral) to advise, guide, influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
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