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Are you looking for a challenging and exciting career in Environmental Analysis?
Would you like to support a dynamic team in synthesising policy-relevant science to advance the OEP’s strategic objective of holding governments to account for delivering environmental goals and targets?
OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Location: Northern Ireland/West Midlands (England)
Salary: £33,590 - £36,000
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027 – Full Time
Job summary
Are you looking for a challenging and exciting career in Environmental Analysis?
Would you like to support a dynamic team in synthesising policy-relevant science to advance the OEP’s strategic objective of holding governments to account for delivering environmental goals and targets?
If so, then we want to hear from you.
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) aims to protect and improve the natural environment. Established by the Environment Act 2021, our role is to hold government and public bodies in England and Northern Ireland accountable. We do this by reporting on progress towards environmental commitments, advising on legal changes, and handling public complaints, which can lead to investigations and enforcement actions.
This role is within the OEP’s Insights Directorate, which focuses on progressing our strategic goal of holding governments accountable for environmental goals and targets, in line with Environmental Improvement Plans (EIPs). Our priorities include improving land and sea nature, water quality, governance, and developing work on the circular economy, waste, chemicals, and soil health.
The role involves supporting the EIP assessment program in Northern Ireland and England, with a focus on progress in Northern Ireland.
The Insights Directorate also supports other OEP functions. With over 80 staff, the OEP is a dynamic, friendly, and flexible organization offering impactful work and flexible arrangements.
Job description
The Insights Directorate leads on holding the government accountable for environmental goals and plans for improvement. The successful candidate will work flexibly across various themes, supporting all activities of the directorate.
This role provides an opportunity to develop a career in Environmental Analysis by supporting key functions such as:
* Monitoring and reporting on government progress regarding environmental improvements in line with EIPs
* Developing and maintaining the organization’s science evidence base
* Providing analytical input for briefings, ministerial advice, and statutory reports
Key support areas include:
* Establishing the EIP assessment process in Northern Ireland
* Analyzing policy areas within EIPs for independent progress assessments
* Developing annual reports and methodological documents with quality assurance
* Advising UK and Northern Ireland governments on EIP development and revisions
* Monitoring progress in priority areas like nature recovery, soils, circular economy, waste, and chemicals
The listed duties are not exhaustive; the post holder may undertake additional tasks within the scope of the role.
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