Post Background
The Nature Conservation and Policy 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 the UK countries on areas of priority where JNCC contributes complimentary capabilities of evidence and advice, for example our work in land use. Within JNCC, the NCPA team works collaboratively across the organisation delivering shared solutions, and in developing evidence-based approaches to addressing environmental threats and opportunities.
The range of work which is covered by NCPA is broad focusing on matters relating to protected species, protected areas, UK level reporting and indicators. The policy and legislative landscape in these key work areas is rapidly evolving and increasingly being scrutinised. Traditional approaches to nature conservation will need to change and adapt to meet the challenges of climate change and biodiversity crisis. This is where our work on land use rises to meet these challenges.
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, and help to integrate 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.
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. Your work will ensure JNCC's evidence and advice is effectively deployed to deliver the best outcomes for nature recovery.
Post Duties
Contribute to and support the team's work in facilitating joint-UK working on biodiversity, protected areas, land use, and natural capital, by identifying innovative solutions and sharing key knowledge, insights and experience.
Build effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders from across the UK to deliver best outcomes for nature recovery.
Gather and interpret developments in relevant policy areas within UK and devolved governments, country nature conservation bodies and other stakeholders particularly those involved in land management across the UK.
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 be/have:
Good understanding of the relationship between biodiversity, ecosystem services, sustainable development and benefits to 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
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions
Delivering at Pace
Working Together
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 Communicating and Influencing