Post Title: Senior Pollution adviser
Team: Environmental Pollution
Ref No: 202438
Grade: S (SEO)
Type of appointment: Fixed-term – 1 year
Location: Peterborough or Aberdeen
Salary: £38,320
The closing date for this post is 23:55 on Sunday, 13 October 2024
Post background
Chemical pollution is part of the triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity and climate change. Pollution is a recognised driver of biodiversity decline across the UK. The UK has global commitments as well as domestic chemical targets and biodiversity commitments that could be undermined if chemical pollution effects are not addressed. This post will primarily be focused on chemical pollution in the UK, however, there are overlaps with other work areas including land use and international pollution so an understanding of the broader picture is useful.
JNCC’s enhanced joint-working on chemical pollution is critical to assist with the coordinated UK effort to build an evidence base and tools to:
- better understand the effects of chemical pollution on species populations and habitats;
- consider chemical pollution as part of the wider system;
- maximise the benefit of existing data and;
- support better decision-making in the UK
Post holder will work closely with the Environmental Pollution science leads to provide strategic thinking and science advice to Defra and Country Nature Conservation Bodies (CNCBs) in the Inter-agency Chemicals Group (IACG). In addition, they will provide advice and assurance on systems thinking and effects of pollution to a range of projects including the System Level Indicator and PhD projects.
To be a successful candidate you will be/have:
• Science Degree or equivalent experience with application to ecology or environmental context
Experience (Responsibilities)
To be a successful candidate you will have:
• Practical understanding of devolution and translation of science to policy
• Experience of synthesising data and evidence into materials that are understandable by a wide range of audiences (could include delivery of training).
• Coordinated or project managed a single project or programme of projects that required consultation outside of your host organisation.