Principal Specialist Marine Vacancy

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Natural England works for people, places and nature, to enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas; promoting access, recreation and public well-being and contributing to the way natural resources are managed so that they can be enjoyed now and in the future.

Principal Specialist Marine Vacancy

Natural England is responsible for advising Government and industry on marine conservation issues in England’s territorial waters.  This is a significant time with important initiatives underway to improve the future health and quality of our seas, including extending the Marine Protected Areas network, developing our evidence base and providing advice on fishing and other marine operations at a national and local level. Our Marine Function works closely with partners and stakeholders to deliver our marine programme.

We currently have a Principal Specialist vacancy within our Marine Function. This is a senior post responsible for leading Natural England’s work externally and internally to promote the sustainable use and management of the marine environment. If you have substantial knowledge and experience of marine planning, policy and science, an underlying passion for the marine environment and can work closely with a range of partners and stakeholders for a sustainable future, we would like to hear from you.

To find out more about this vacancy and apply please:

•  Visit our website www.naturalengland.org.uk. If you have any questions please email SSD.nerecruitment@defra.gsi.gov.uk quoting the reference number in the subject header.

• If you do not have access to the internet please contact Natural England Recruitment, Shared Services Directorate, Zone A1, 2nd Floor, Foss House, Kings Pool, 1-2 Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PX. Tel: 0845 603 7262.

Closing date: 12 September 2011.

Interview date:  Late September 2011.

Natural England is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation.