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| Title | Senior Wildlife Adviser (These positions can be based Nationally) |
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The Natural England Wildlife Licensing Service (NEWLS) team assesses and issues Species Management, European Protected Species, and Science and Conservation Licenses for a variety of legally protected species. The team provides excellent customer service, ensuring processing targets and accreditation standards are met in full, and high customer satisfaction levels are achieved. The NEWLS team also provides chargeable species advice through NE’s discretionary advice service (DAS) and pre-submission service (PSS).
Job description
Role 1: Species team - NEWLS A significant element of the Senior Advisor role is working with our Area Teams delivering priority work including nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) and other sustainable development activities. Central to the work is the involvement with complex licensing cases, leading the development of new licensing processes, seeking innovative ways in reducing the regulatory burden to customers as well as providing technical advice and training to the wider NEWLS. Role 2: HS2 team One role will initially provide licensing services for High Speed 2, working as part of NE’s HS2 advice team. This role will be providing maternity cover for approximately one year. After this period there may be an opportunity to continue in the HS2 team or otherwise move into NEWLS to work with other customers. Role 3: Complex Case Unit This is a role based in the newly formed Complex Case Unit (CCU). The role will oversee the project management of complex cases and other organisational priority work, this will range from new and novel licensing to innovative planning cases. The work will involve working with area teams and national operations delivery teams to ensure that every aspect of the project is brought together and well-coordinated. Candidates will be asked to state their preferred role at interview. Key tasks – all roles Provide technical expertise and functional support to Wildlife Advisers, this will include ongoing professional development of people within the wider NEWLs team, in accordance with learning and development priorities in NEWLS. Act as a senior point of escalation on our wildlife licensing decisions, in line with Natural England’s non-financial scheme of delegation. Provision of technical advice (through our chargeable services) on protected species matters to external stakeholders including developers, consultants, local planning authorities and landowners. Be a key part of various project teams, working with people who deliver other aspects of Natural England’s remit. Actively lead and contribute to ongoing reform activities to improve Natural England’s wildlife licensing delivery and performance as part of the continuous business improvement project. Contribute to and lead priority projects, working collaboratively with the High Risk Cases Team, Enforcement Team and the Strategy and Government Advice Team. For example our work on species re-introductions. Lead and support key functional networks to help support our staff, share knowledge and enhance the delivery of our wildlife licensing activity Provide technical guidance and expertise to NEWLS managers and people leaders, to secure the efficient delivery of complex and organisational priority work with in wildlife licensing. Be a role model for Natural England’s ways of working and lead by example in complying with Natural England’s procedures. Proactively encourage an inclusive atmosphere in the team and provide an open forum to team members to share suggestions and innovations and improvements to the ways of working. Work in close liaison with the Group Coordinators, Team Leaders, the Workflow Manager and NEWLS Managers to ensure that the team is fully resourced and has the necessary capabilities to complete existing and new work. In line with current legislation, ensure consistency in the delivery of Wildlife Licences seeking innovative approaches where appropriate Champion change as we further embed Frontline Delivery Reform into the work of the team and contribute to the delivery of Natural England’s Conservation Strategy and the 25 Year plan. Key tasks additional to the above for Role 3 (Complex Case Unit) Project management skills, leading on complex cases to ensure outcomes are delivered on time, risks are identified and mitigated; opportunities are identified and embedded in to the project. Key skills (all roles) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, being able to convey complex technical information to different audiences and in different formats Able to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally Ability to prioritise workloads and be flexible adapting to changing priorities Development of team members and colleagues Able to work as part of a project team on key priority work Ability to innovate and suggest new ways of working and seek novel solutions to complex issues, whilst keeping within policy and the legislative framework. Excellent partnership and engagement skills so you can work with external and internal stakeholders successfully. Other knowledge and experience Roles 1 and 2 (Species Team and HS2) At least a first degree in zoology, environmental science or other relevant scientific subject at level 2.ii or higher of evidence of equivalent relevant experience. In depth ecological knowledge and expertise of one or more of the following species is essential; bats, great crested newts, badgers, dormouse, water vole, birds (including raptors, wildfowl and piscivorous). Knowledge of protected species surveys, wildlife management and mitigation techniques and their application. Experience in providing technical advice on protected species matters to developers, ecological consultants, local planning authorities or landowners is essential. Knowledge of protected species surveys, wildlife management and mitigation techniques; their application and legislative framework. Experience of working with key stakeholders, NGOs and other key partners. Knowledge of the planning system and related work such as nationally significant infrastructure projects and sustainable development is desirable Role 3 (Complex Case Unit) Experience of project managing complex cases that require input from different technical specialists; working with others to secure outcomes, being flexible, adapting to changes in policy and guidance. Knowledge of protected species surveys, wildlife management and mitigation techniques; their application and legislative framework. Knowledge of the planning system and related work such as nationally significant infrastructure projects and sustainable development is desirable. Ecological knowledge of one or more of the following species is desirable; bats, beavers, great crested newts, badgers, dormouse, water vole, birds (including raptors, wildfowl and piscivorous). Act as a senior point of escalation on our wildlife licensing decisions, in line with Natural England’s non-financial scheme of delegation. Provide technical guidance and expertise to secure the efficient delivery of complex and organisational priority work. Lead priority projects, working collaboratively with the Enforcement Team, Natural England Wildlife Licensing Service (NEWLS), Strategy and Government Advice Team. For example our work on species re-introductions. Be a role model for Natural England’s ways of working and lead by example in complying with Natural England’s procedures. Additional information These roles can be based at any Natural England office. We welcome and encourage applications from all communities. Natural England supports flexible working. A current, full driving licence is essential for the HS2 role. The role involves an element of field work which can involve walking a distance and being outdoors in inclement weather. This role also involves close working with HS2’s ecologists. This is currently done via MS Teams and other online services. As and when normal working practices resume the role will require regular travel to HS2’s Birmingham offices, as well as to other locations covered by the route between London and Manchester. This arrangement is flexible and will be discussed with candidates to agree a balance which meets business needs but provides a good work-life balance. From time to time you will be required to attend training courses or meetings that involve overnight stays away from home. You may occasionally be required to work outside of normal working hours. Candidates with disabilities will automatically be put forward to the interview stage provided that they satisfy the minimum criteria for the role. Competencies Competence 1 Professional competency Detail Communicating effectively (practitioner) Description • Use clear and appropriate level of written and spoken language, communication styles and techniques that engage your audience • Communicate complex or difficult messages clearly and effectively • Interpret legislation and policy to different audiences making it accessible and relevant Competence 2 Professional competency Detail Creating Resilient Landscape and Seas (practitioner) Description • Apply technical knowledge to your work • Apply knowledge of policy and legislation in wildlife and specialist licensing work • Assess environmental impacts and identify appropriate avoidance, mitigation and/or compensation methods • Identify opportunities to use the new licensing policies to reduce regulatory burdens and achieve better outcomes for wildlife whilst meeting policy guidance • Interpret and apply to your work the policies, legislation, and guidance on wildlife protection and management • Interpret data from monitoring work to influence better outcomes for people and the environment Competence 3 Professional competency Detail Putting people at the heart of the environment (practitioner) Description • Make sure customers’ problems are resolved whilst managing customer expectations • Develop an understanding of the objectives and needs of our partners and customers • Collaborate, influence and build trusting relationships to achieve pragmatic outcomes • Understand and explain the outcomes that we seek locally and how these fit in with area wide and national issues • Proactively engage with partners, businesses and communities to resolve human/wildlife conflicts Competence 4 Professional competency Detail Work Delivery (practitioner) Description • Consider the financial implications of your work, seek cost effective delivery and identify potential for income from our products and services • Handle data responsibly, understand your role in good governance, and comply with delegations, policies and procedures • Manage and deliver your work to meet agreed targets and deadlines • See the big picture and organizational strategy so you can set your team’s work within the context of the wider organization, government policy and customer’s needs, whilst mentoring and coaching team members to understand how their work relates and supports this • Provide advice and guidance to colleagues both internal and external • Understand and apply relevant legislation and scheme rules to your work, including robust H&S compliance Competence 5 Professional competency Detail Personal Effectiveness (practitioner) Description • Progress your personal development and take responsibility for keeping your knowledge and expertise current • Identify, suggest and adopt ways to make improvements in your team and Natural England • Be decisive, combine your professional judgement with evidence to inform your decision-making • Apply new technology to improve the way you work • Act positively to support the diverse needs of other people in everything you do • Address challenging issues and manage conflict • Share your knowledge and expertise with people in your networks (both internal and external) to help develop their capability and to improve outcomes Job contacts: Roz Smallshaw Roz.Smallshaw@naturalengland.org.uk Lorraine Huggett Lorraine.Huggett@naturalengland.org.uk ResponsibilitiesPlease refer to job descriptionBenefits• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • A Civil Service pension Things you need to knowSecuritySuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
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Selection process detailsPlease refer to job description
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