JOB DESCRIPTION:
JOB TITLE: Senior Environmental Economist
REF: 57-11
PAY BAND: 7/8 Depending on experience
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: Pay Band 7: £40,831 - £50,882
Pay Band 8: £51,320 - £61,066
HOURS: 37
LOCATION: Lowestoft
ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days, 30 days after 5 years service
PURPOSE OF JOB:
The purpose of this job is to coordinate and lead the provision of advice and science related to the economics of the marine environment. The post-holder will draw on the existing activities in Cefas which make use of the results of economic analysis and valuation of economic services, and will lead the integration of socio-economic considerations into the advisory process to support our government customers. This is of strategic importance to Cefas and the post holder will have a unique opportunity to shape our future direction in this field.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To support sustainable development it is no longer sufficient to understand just the environmental impacts of human activities; it is now expected that social and economic considerations will also be addressed and integrated into policy assessment. The use of economics in the provision of marine data and evidence is already undertaken throughout Cefas, particularly in our Environment and Ecosystems, and Fisheries Divisions, but there is a need to better coordinate our existing activities and to grow this work area. As an experienced environmental economist you will be responsible for leading this topic, working across disciplines to ensure that Cefas advice takes account of the economics of ecosystem goods and services, human activities and management scenarios. As an expert with recent leadership experience you:
· Will be expected to seek new business opportunities that make best use of existing skills, and to advise the Management Team on future directions and strategic opportunities.
· Will be expected to enhance existing relationships with external science providers and to develop links with research institutes and consultancies to support these new opportunities.
· Will develop and deliver research and consultancy work with government departments (Defra) or within EU, UK or the private sector
· Lead and manage research and consultancy projects and support other projects by providing expert input · Will represent Cefas at national and international conferences and build the profile and reputation of the function
· Provide clear and focussed intellectual and policy inputs to the development of project proposals and project reports including the co-ordination of inputs and principal authorship of outputs in respect of economic appraisal, evaluation and impact techniques and processes
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Academic qualifications required for direct entry to this Cefas Pay Band 7/8 post is a degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific topic. This requirement can be waived for internal candidates who are able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and experience. You must have relevant substantial postgraduate research experience in environmental or ecological economics, and an enthusiasm for the marine environment. You must also have good oral communication skills. A background in fisheries or other natural resource management would be a distinct advantage. Part-time working and job share applicants are also welcome.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This post is in Cefas Pay Band 7 or 8 dependant on experience The salary range is from £40,831 to £61,066pa. In addition there is the opportunity for all staff to earn a performance related bonus. The salary is paid monthly by credit transfer. If you are already an established civil servant you can obtain further information from your Personnel Division about rules which may provide a more favourable starting salary than is allowed for under the previous paragraph. Other rules will apply if you are serving a fixed term appointment. Part-time working and job share applicants are also welcome.
Should you be appointed Cefas will carry out pre-employment enquiries that may include a Criminal Disclosure check.
The Agency’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners' Principles which can be found at www.civilservicecommissioners.org. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Code and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact HR Services, Cefas, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 OHT in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Agency, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Principles. Please note that all Defra surplus staff will be given priority shortlisting. Please can you state clearly on the application form. This vacancy is open to employees who were appointed to the Civil Service on merit following a fair and open competition, or were appointed to a permanent Civil Service post in accordance with an exception certified by the Civil Service Commissioners.
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