Advisor Freshwater Pearl Mussel Recovery Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales
Job description
Closing date: 8 May 2023
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229(Grade 5)
Location: Flexible, Bangor preferred
Contract type: Fixed Term appointment until 31 March 2025
Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours. Part Time, Compressed Hours or Term Time Working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome.
Post number: 202202
Job description
To continue the NRW Freshwater Pearl Mussel Conservation Strategy for Wales and in particular the Freshwater Pearl Mussel project. This will involve direct conservation management as part of NRW’s River Restoration Programme as well as the preparation of NRW policy, programmes, plans, strategies and guidance related to pearl mussel conservation. You will work closely with other members of the freshwater ecosystems and fisheries management team, which sits in the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Resilience Group. This is a dynamic and exciting group leading NRW’s strategic response to the Nature Emergency. The role will also work with a wide range of staff from across NRW functions (Operations, Procurement, Communications) and engage with relevant stakeholders.
Knowledge and experience of the following:
A good knowledge of freshwater conservation and experience of planning and delivery of practical conservation programmes.
Knowledge of: Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to biodiversity and freshwater fisheries; Welsh, UK Government policy drivers in biodiversity and freshwater fisheries; and the issues and opportunities in Wales.
Experience of: technical analysis and interpretation of a range of environmental information and data.
Working with/in statutory nature conservation bodies, water companies, local authorities, eNGOs, and public bodies.
Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications.
Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems, supporting all Heads of Business in EPP as required
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
- Agile and flexible working (role dependent)
- Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
- 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
- Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
- Health and wellbeing benefits and support
- Weekly well-being hour to use at your choice
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: £32,876.00-£36,229.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 202202
