Area Beaver Specialist - 23472
3
London, South East, South West
Blandford Forum , Bodmin , Bridgwater , Exeter , West Malling
Sir John Moore House, Manley House, Orchard House, Rivers House Blandford, Rivers House Bridgwater
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
Environment & Sustainability, Governance, Operational Delivery, Risk Management
£36,389
We are the Environment Agency. We work with government, local councils, businesses, and communities to make our environment cleaner, safer, and healthier for people and wildlife. We tackle the effects and causes of climate change, perhaps the most serious long-term threat to the environment that we face.
This is an exciting new opportunity to support and manage various aspects of beaver reintroductions, particularly maximising benefits and minimising risks that beavers bring to our landscapes. We are looking for someone with a proactive and positive approach, along with a desire to work collaboratively.
As Area Beaver Specialist you will:
• Act as point of contact and develop relationships with internal and external partners.
• Provide up to date advice on risk management, best practice mitigation and, where required, precautionary steps to future proof new assets.
• Be part of a countrywide “virtual” team, working closely with our National Beaver Team and other specialists across the country to provide advice, guidance and grow skills.
• Support a national advisory panel on complex issues.
• Ensure that all our work complies with wildlife legislation.
• Input to and inform new wild release projects and support existing beaver management groups.
This is an exciting new opportunity to support and manage various aspects of beaver reintroductions, particularly maximising benefits and minimising risks that beavers bring to our landscapes. We are looking for someone with a proactive and positive approach, along with a desire to work collaboratively.
As Area Beaver Specialist you will:
• Act as point of contact and develop relationships with internal and external partners.
• Provide up to date advice on risk management, best practice mitigation and, where required, precautionary steps to future proof new assets.
• Be part of a countrywide “virtual” team, working closely with our National Beaver Team and other specialists across the country to provide advice, guidance and grow skills.
• Support a national advisory panel on complex issues.
• Ensure that all our work complies with wildlife legislation.
• Input to and inform new wild release projects and support existing beaver management groups.
You will be part of our passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology Teams. 1 post is in Kent and South London, 1 is in Wessex, and 1 is in Devon and Cornwall.
A major focus of the teams is to input into Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management capital schemes, maintenance of assets, water company environmental programmes, and partnership working to deliver priority habitat creation, river restoration projects and planning advice.
A major focus of the teams is to input into Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management capital schemes, maintenance of assets, water company environmental programmes, and partnership working to deliver priority habitat creation, river restoration projects and planning advice.
You will need:
• Sound technical knowledge of biodiversity, conservation and ecology and experience of developing policy and/or guidance in biodiversity. Ideally, you will be educated to degree level in ecology or other relevant discipline or have equivalent practical work experience.
• An outgoing nature: keen to work with a range of internal and external partners and able to bring people together and overcome difficulties with practical and pragmatic solutions.
• Enthusiasm: you will be passionate about biodiversity and able to communicate and influence effectively.
• A drive to learn and develop: You will have evidence of on-going learning and development/CPD on relevant policy and practice
You may also have some of the following: knowledge and awareness or beaver ecology and management, experience of working across functions, membership of a relevant professional organisation.
• Sound technical knowledge of biodiversity, conservation and ecology and experience of developing policy and/or guidance in biodiversity. Ideally, you will be educated to degree level in ecology or other relevant discipline or have equivalent practical work experience.
• An outgoing nature: keen to work with a range of internal and external partners and able to bring people together and overcome difficulties with practical and pragmatic solutions.
• Enthusiasm: you will be passionate about biodiversity and able to communicate and influence effectively.
• A drive to learn and develop: You will have evidence of on-going learning and development/CPD on relevant policy and practice
You may also have some of the following: knowledge and awareness or beaver ecology and management, experience of working across functions, membership of a relevant professional organisation.
The roles will be based in Kent and South London, Wessex or Devon and Cornwall and interviews will be held in early September.
For further details please contact:
For Kent and South London – Joanna Heisse on 07785766764 or by email on Joanna.heisse@environment-agency.gov.uk or Alice Pinfold on 02084746653 or by email on alice.pinfold@environment-agency.gov.uk
For Wessex - Stella Huntington on 02030 259401 or by email on stella.huntington@environment-agency.gov.uk
For Devon and Cornwall – Marie Barron on 07917791990or by email on marie.barron@environment-agency.gov.uk
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
For further details please contact:
For Kent and South London – Joanna Heisse on 07785766764 or by email on Joanna.heisse@environment-agency.gov.uk or Alice Pinfold on 02084746653 or by email on alice.pinfold@environment-agency.gov.uk
For Wessex - Stella Huntington on 02030 259401 or by email on stella.huntington@environment-agency.gov.uk
For Devon and Cornwall – Marie Barron on 07917791990or by email on marie.barron@environment-agency.gov.uk
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
14/08/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Influences and Persuades Others
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Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail
Achieves Results
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Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Communicates Effectively
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively through speech and writing.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively through speech and writing.
Full UK Driving Licence
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.