2597 - Marine & Coastal Lead Adviser

1
North West
Kendal
Kendal
HEO
Lead Adviser
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share
Operational Delivery
£25,215

We are seeking a Marine & Coastal Lead Advisor who will play an integral part in Cumbria's marine and coastal work. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a beautiful coastline that is highly designated for its conservation value. You will have a broad range of responsibilities from the Solway Firth on the border with Scotland down to Morecambe Bay in the south of the county.

The remit of the work is large; working with the Marine and Coastal Senior Adviser this role will cover the full range of habitats and issues in the marine and coastal environment including the marine area (out to 12 nautical miles), the intertidal area and the coastal hinterland. Consequently, the role will require you to be flexible, adaptable and creative in finding solutions. You will work collaboratively with a range of partners and stakeholders.

Working across the full Cumbria Team area you will also be the responsible officer for specific sites, expected to develop relationships with land owners and stakeholders and grow your local knowledge of these sites. You will be given areas of expertise in which you will lead Natural England’s delivery, develop your knowledge and support other people.

The role will be highly varied covering protected sites, sustainable development, farmland conservation and marine conservation. Some of the main themes include:

  • Protected sites casework: Assessing notices for consents and assents on SSSIs; working with our sustainable development advisers on various planning applications or other regulatory assessments such as MMO licences or EA permits

  • You will work with various protected sites designations on land and sea including SSSIs, SPAs, SACs and MCZs

  • Habitat improvements: Working with coastal land owners through agri-environment schemes, SSSI improvement projects, net gain proposals.

  • Working with partners: Building strong relationships with partners and land owners; helping to identify and develop opportunities to achieve shared outcomes with other organisations and groups for the coastal and marine environments.

  • Income generation: Identifying and developing internal and external funding applications for projects on the coast or in the marine environment. Maximising potential for commercial income into the Cumbria team.

  • Evidence collection: Build our evidence base through monitoring and data collection which will inform management and condition assessment of protected sites


Cumbria has a wonderfully diverse natural environment. Natural England’s Cumbria team is privileged to work towards enhancing and managing this natural environment, enabling sustainable development and encouraging people to enjoy the countryside and coast.

From the high fells of the Lake District, to lowland raised bogs, to wide sweeping estuaries and the commercially valuable waters of the East Irish Sea our work takes us to all corners of the county.

We have offices in Kendal and Penrith and the role can be based from either of these offices.


Jenny Grange

jenny.grange@naturalengland.org.uk

07810814542

Mark Johnston

mark.johnston@naturalengland.org.uk

07733307051

10/01/2020, 23:55 hours

Expected: 23/01/2020
Basic Check (BPSS)
Professional competency
Creating Resilient Landscapes and Seas – Practitioner
• Design your local projects to have beneficial impacts at the landscape scale
• Recognise and describe the environmental value of designated sites (including undertaking condition assessments using the correct methodology)
• Understand how natural processes, land/sea management and use impact the conservation and management of geodiversity, the marine and historic environments
• Understand the environmental value of designated sites and explain that to partners, stakeholders and customers
• Use and contribute to the evidence base on environmental and landscape change to support resilient landscapes and seascapes
Professional competency
Putting people at the heart of the environment - Practitioner
• Collaborate, influence and build trusting relationships to achieve pragmatic outcomes
• Deliver the environmental benefits that people and places need most and take practical steps to enhance opportunities for people to access, engage with, enjoy and take action for the environment
• Understand and explain the outcomes that we seek in your local patch and how these fit in with local and national issues
• Align statutory conservation ambitions with evidence of cultural values and what people want for their environment
• Develop an understanding of the objectives and needs of our partners and customers
Professional competency
Work delivery – Practitioner
• Manage and deliver your work to meet agreed targets and deadlines
• Consider the financial implications of your work and seek income from our products and services
• Handle data responsibly, understand your role in good governance, and comply with delegations, policies and procedures
Professional competency
Personal effectiveness – Practitioner
• Use clear and appropriate language, communication styles and techniques that engage your audience
• 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
• 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
Professional competency
Technical Skills and knowledge
The role requires a good knowledge and understanding of UK marine and coastal habitats. We are open to people with varying backgrounds, expertise and knowledge bases. You may have expertise in the marine environment with an interest in land management or you may work in farmland conservation and would like to develop your coastal and marine knowledge. What is essential is that you have a good understanding of ecological processes and the ability to develop and respond to new situations and requirements.

You will need some understanding of ornithological issues on the coast and a desire to develop this knowledge further as the role will involve projects and protected site designations related to bird species that breed and over-winter on the Cumbrian coast.

You will have a working knowledge of current policy and legislative drivers in marine and coastal conservation and environmental management. Namely the Wildlife and Countryside Act, the Habitats Regulations and the Marine and Coastal Access act.

You will be competent and experienced in use of information technology such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access and ideally geographical information systems (ESRI Arc GIS)

Driving Licence essential as site visits to remote locations will be required
Natural England

This Vacancy is closed to applications.