The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) was established by the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and advises on UK and international conservation issues.
Programme and Team Leader ? Seabirds & Marine Species
£43,268 per annum
Full-time, 4 years (with possibility of extension / permanency)
Aberdeen
Ref: 2013/39
About the role
JNCC has a long history of specialist advice provision on marine species, primarily seabirds, cetaceans, sharks and turtles, the interaction of commercial marine practices with these species in the marine ecosystem, and the effects of those commercial practices on communities of organisms that live on or near the seabed.
We are looking for a highly motivated team leader capable of delivering at pace. You will lead a team of specialists, deliver a programme of technical / scientific work, serve as a member of JNCC?s senior management team and play a key role in enhancing JNCC?s profile. The post holder will lead a programme of work (as Programme Leader) and lead and manage the team of scientific / technical specialists (as Team Leader) that comprise the Seabirds & Marine Species Team.
The team currently has important targets for the delivery of seabird Special Protection Areas (marine SPA?s) to government and is developing a wider programme of work to support management of the UK network of Marine Protected Areas. You will represent JNCC at a senior level in a variety of forums.
In return you will have the opportunity to develop and broaden your managerial and leadership skills working with a highly skilled team of specialists. We offer a generous leave allowance and a choice of pension schemes, together with the opportunity to contribute to our work in protecting the environment.
Apply
For further information and to apply, please visit our website http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-3252
Closing date: 09:00am on Monday 14th October 2013. It is anticipated that interviews will be held mid November but this may be subject to change.
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