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| Title | Natural Capital Evidence Specialist (2 posts) |
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Location: This post will have a base in either Peterborough or Aberdeen. JNCC has adopted a hybrid working approach, allowing colleagues to benefit from time in the office, with the flexibility also to work from home. Employees are expected to work from our office base or at external meetings or events for 1 – 2 days a month as a minimum, this will vary by team and the exact balance will depend on the nature of your role. We can provide more details at the interview and offer stages
About the jobSummaryJNCC provides advice and technical support to stakeholders in the UK, including the Government, (as well as to the Overseas Territories and other international partners). We assist with capacity building, and project implementation, to manage and enhance biodiversity. Key aspects of JNCC’s advisory and implementation roles are to develop and implement the concepts of ‘nature-based solutions’ and ‘natural capital’ in the UK and to deploy UK science and technology at its best to build effective partnerships at home and abroad to enhance the understanding of the value of biodiversity to all sectors of society. JNCC’s Ecosystems Analysis Team is inter-disciplinary, bringing together skills in citizen science monitoring, rapid analysis and model deployment, and Earth observation applications making up three elements:
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the team, we are looking to increase the number of posts that are cross cutting to entrench that interdisciplinary approach into a range of projects. As the post holder, you will use your research, analytical, and facilitation skills to help ensure that environmental decision making is based on the best possible evidence. The post holder will bring together and develop their skills in biodiversity science, government advice, species and habitat monitoring, rapid data analysis and model deployment to meet a range of needs. The precise duties and responsibilities will be determined depending on the skills of successful candidate, who will be expected to have been educated to degree level or have demonstrable equivalent relevant experience. A good understanding of biodiversity issues with research experience is an advantage. The post holder will be expected to be highly flexible, willing to work with terrestrial advice and project implementation roles, to engage in long- and short-term projects and frequently working to tight and demanding deadlines. Job descriptionPost Duties • Collate and analyse information from stakeholders to help identify their evidence needs. • Research options for tackling evidence needs, drawing together internal and external sources of expertise and providing advice. • Design and produce outputs from the evidence-base, including proofs of concept, tools, protocols, case studies, evidence for policy summaries, research reports, and published research, working collaboratively with others. • Contribute to design of mechanisms for producing, integrating, and analysing local data such that it adds value to local and national scale assessments of the state of nature. • Manage work packages for the team or other teams in JNCC, ensuring that staff resources are used effectively and that we work efficiently alongside external contractors. ResponsibilitiesPlease demonstrate in your statement of suitability your reasons for applying. You will then be asked later in this application to provide a short statement against how you meet each of the technical and experience requirements
BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Technical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
BenefitsEquality and diversity
JNCC is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected and see this as a good place to work. JNCC has a responsibility to ensure that we have an inclusive culture where discrimination, harassment, bullying and prejudice will not be tolerated. Our selection process is determined on fair and open competition and regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership. Continuous professional development (CPD) Employees are encouraged to keep developing skills and professional knowledge. JNCC has made available, and encourages employees to use, on average, five working days per annum for CPD activities with access to related funding Leave entitlement JNCC annual leave allowance is 25 days per annum. After five years’ service, leave entitlement increases to 30 days per annum. In addition to annual leave, JNCC offers 12 public and privilege days per annum, three of which are explicitly reserved for office closure between Christmas and New Year. Work/life balance JNCC supports flexible working hours and practices to help employees strike a good balance between work life and personal life. Our policies are family-friendly and include flexi-time, flexible working patterns, compressed hours and dispersed working. JNCC also offers paid maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, over and above the minimum statutory entitlements. Some work/life balance benefits are available following a minimum length of service. Any move from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ Civil Service Pension Employees will have the opportunity to join Civil Service pension arrangements, which include a valuable range of benefits. JNCC makes a significant contribution to the cost of employee pensions. Employee Assistance Programme JNCC provides employees with a free and confidential support service which gives unlimited access to information, advice and emotional support to help employees prepare for and manage all of life's ups and downs, events and challenges. Trade Union JNCC has entered into a partnership agreement with its recognised Trade Unions: Prospect and PCS, which employees are able to join and be involved with. Salary sacrifice schemes Employee Discount Scheme Civil Service Sports Club Things you need to knowSecuritySuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a statement of suitability. In your statement, refer to the responsibilities and experience section of this advert to show how you’re suitable for the role. Make your statement no longer than 1000 words.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirementsWorking for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Further informationSelection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact recruitment@jncc.gov.uk in the first instance.
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