Natural England

Location Nationwide East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber About the job Do you have a passion for nature and the environment? Do you want to make a real difference and secure significant environmental gains in the present and the future? Do you enjoy working in a team? Can you see yourself advising communities and customers to maximise gains for the Natural Environment? If this appeals to you, a career at Natural England offers rewarding opportunities to secure environmental improvements and play your part in creating a better future for people and nature. The priority work Natural England is delivering includes: Establishing a Nature Recovery Network to help wildlife thrive Monitoring environmental changes to identify and help reduce the effects of climate change Working with farmers and landowners to develop greener food production methods Advising on plans for new developments to maximise gains for nature Providing ways for people to better connect with nature, including green social prescribing We are the Government's advisor for the natural environment, playing a vital role in delivering the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan, an ambitious vision which brings new opportunities to protect and enhance and to achieve real outcomes for the environment. Job Description We are looking to recruit a Senior Economist to join our team at Natural England. In economics, our aim is to ensure the full value of the natural environment is included in decisions. We achieve this by undertaking high-quality economic analysis and applying it to real world decision-making, improving the environmental economics evidence base and the way it is applied and used. This role will involve applying your technical knowledge, experience and critical thinking to complex and novel questions. Based in the Chief Scientists Directorate, we work closely with other disciplines, such as social science and natural capital specialists to provide practical, evidence-based, advice that makes a difference to decision-making. We therefore bridge the worlds of research, on-the-ground delivery and decision-support. Economists in Natural England work in a small, collaborative team, undertaking a variety of cross-cutting, high-profile projects. These include undertaking economic analysis to support Spending Review bids and develop Impact Assessments, producing Natural Capital Accounts, developing economic models to assess environmental projects and developing tools to support organisations in factoring environmental considerations into strategic and site-based decision-making. We work across the organisation, applying economics to a wide range of subject areas, including health and wellbeing, nature recovery, economic development, marine and green finance. We also work closely with other organisations, such as Defra and Other Government Departments, on new research to improve the valuation evidence base and to develop guidance on the inclusion of natural capital in economic analysis. Natural Capital has a high profile across Government and the private sector. Our economists stay at the forefront of developments in environmental economics and have built a reputation for providing innovative, high-quality analytical advice. The broad nature of the role means there is significant scope for personal development and developing areas of personal interest. We also have a strong informal and formal training offer. Role Responsibility The successful candidates will be confident and experienced economists, able to lead specific topics within Natural England's work. Specifically, this will include: Undertaking economic analysis to demonstrate the value of the natural environment. Working with others across Natural England, and outside the organisation, to identify the economic analysis and research required to support delivery of Natural England's objectives. Appropriately framing environmental economic challenges in order to influence decision-makers. Commissioning high-quality analysis, research and decision-support tools. Providing quality assurance and advice on analysis, research and decision-support tools produced by others. Undertaking coaching and training in economics to Natural England staff, and Providing support to Economists. Benefits Wherever possible Natural England accommodates requests for both full-time and part-time hours and other flexible working patterns to help employees achieve a good work/life balance and maintain their health and wellbeing. Natural England provides excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development tailored to your role. From induction to ongoing learning and development, everyone in Natural England is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. Everyone has 10 days to devote to personal learning and development, as well as an additional 3 days to volunteer. You will have access to Civil Service Pension and benefits arrangements and generous leave allowances (33 day per year pro rata), as well as flexible working, to help you achieve a work-life balance that works for you and us. You will have access to a range of benefits including discounts on shopping vouchers, cycle to work scheme, and childcare vouchers. You can also join the Civil Service Sport club which offer discounts on a range of sports and leisure opportunities as well as social events. Natural England is a fantastic place to work, where difference is celebrated. We're committed to fairness and equality for all, so you feel valued for who you are and what you do. Our shared values help us work together to benefit the communities we serve. Our thriving employee-led diversity networks support our inclusive culture and contribute to our Diversity Action Plan. Closing date: 23rd December 2022

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At Natural England, we advise the UK Government on the natural environment. We're here to make sure people and nature can thrive. From advising farmers on sustainable land management, to gathering and analysing environmental data, and promoting health and wellbeing through the great outdoors, we love what we do. Join us and you'll be part of an inclusive, motivated and ambitious team, committed to achieving results for our environment, for everyone. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in delivering Natural England's programme of change. You will be joining the Project Management Hub, which is a national team working across the organisation. Our projects cover everything from on-the-ground delivery of nature recovery, to developing new grant schemes, to improving operational delivery, to delivering new digital processes and new evidence tools. Whatever your programme, it's a chance to join a collaborative team that is focused on development and freely shares skills and expertise. We welcome qualified and experienced project managers from a range of management backgrounds, both within and beyond the environmental field. You're likely to have a good track-record of successfully managing multiple complex projects, matched by a proven ability to nurture effective working relationships with different stakeholders. Experience of developing business cases and project plans is essential. You should also be able to identify and manage risk. We look for a willingness to learn and develop, as well as to innovate and challenge established processes. We welcome and encourage applications from all communities and, wherever possible, we accommodate requests for both full and part-time hours and other flexible working patterns. Everyone at Natural England is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. You can also look forward to great benefits including a Civil Service pension. If you're inspired to protect and enhance England's wildlife, and want to work for a leading science-led organisation please click the APPLY button. Closing date: 03/ 01/ 2023

Natural England Project Manager SEO £33,736 Opportunities nationwide At Natural England, we advise the UK Government on the natural environment. We're here to make sure people and nature can thrive. From advising farmers on sustainable land management, to gathering and analysing environmental data, and promoting health and wellbeing through the great outdoors, we love what we do. Join us and you'll be part of an inclusive, motivated and ambitious team, committed to achieving results for our environment, for everyone. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in delivering Natural England's programme of change. You will be joining the Project Management Hub, which is a national team working across the organisation. Our projects cover everything from on-the-ground delivery of nature recovery, to developing new grant schemes, to improving operational delivery, to delivering new digital processes and new evidence tools. Whatever your programme, it's a chance to join a collaborative team that is focused on development and freely shares skills and expertise. We welcome qualified and experienced project managers from a range of management backgrounds, both within and beyond the environmental field. You're likely to have a good track-record of successfully managing multiple complex projects, matched by a proven ability to nurture effective working relationships with different stakeholders. Experience of developing business cases and project plans is essential. You should also be able to identify and manage risk. We look for a willingness to learn and develop, as well as to innovate and challenge established processes. We welcome and encourage applications from all communities and, wherever possible, we accommodate requests for both full and part-time hours and other flexible working patterns. Everyone at Natural England is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. You can also look forward to great benefits including a Civil Service pension. If you're inspired to protect and enhance England's wildlife, and want to work for a leading science-led organisation, apply here . Closing date: 03/01/2023

At Natural England, we advise the UK Government on the natural environment. We're here to make sure people and nature can thrive. From advising farmers on sustainable land management, to gathering and analysing environmental data, and promoting health and wellbeing through the great outdoors, we love what we do. Join us and you'll be part of an inclusive, motivated, and ambitious team, committed to achieving results for our environment, for everyone. Natural England is a delivery partner supporting Defra in the development of three new land management schemes: the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Local Nature Recovery and Landscape Recovery. Our role is to provide advice on land management practices that will deliver environmental benefits and how schemes should operate to deliver success. To achieve this, we've set up two dedicated teams to provide technical input and share our extensive experience: the Schemes Development Team and the Technical Guidance Project team. We are currently producing an evidence-based 'knowledge bank' of technical guidance. This is an opportunity to play a key role in designing and developing vital national environmental schemes and influencing the future for farmers and land managers. Our team works in a flexible and collaborative way, sharing knowledge and challenging thinking. We take an agile approach, organising our work to move at pace across agendas, and developing and testing established thinking through sprints. As our work evolves from scheme design to operational delivery, the scope of our opportunities will grow. You can look forward to leading tasks that support the Government's 25 Year Environmental Plan and net zero targets. We're looking for experts in land management, agri-environmental schemes or protected sites who have an inquiring approach and are ready to focus on finding solutions that address risks and resolve issues. With exceptional analytical and organisational skills, you must be prepared to deliver considered proposals at short notice and operate across several thematic areas. You'll be working as part of a dispersed national team and collaborating closely with Defra, so well-developed communication and relationship-building skills are essential. You must also have the confidence to lead our strategic engagement with stakeholders. Knowledge of policy development would be a plus. We welcome and encourage applications from all communities and, wherever possible, we accommodate requests for both full and part-time hours and other flexible working patterns. Everyone at Natural England is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. You can also look forward to great benefits including a Civil Service pension. If you're inspired to protect and enhance England's wildlife, and want to work for a leading science-led organisation, apply now. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: £32,438.00 per year Benefits: * Company pension Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work remotely: * Yes

At Natural England, we advise the UK Government on the natural environment. We're here to make sure people and nature can thrive. From advising farmers on sustainable land management, to gathering and analysing environmental data, and promoting health and wellbeing through the great outdoors, we love what we do. Join us and you'll be part of an inclusive, motivated, and ambitious team, committed to achieving results for our environment, for everyone. Natural England is a delivery partner supporting Defra in the development of three new land management schemes: the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Local Nature Recovery and Landscape Recovery. Our role is to provide advice on land management practices that will deliver environmental benefits and how schemes should operate to deliver success. To achieve this, we've set up two dedicated teams to provide technical input and share our extensive experience: the Schemes Development Team and the Technical Guidance Project team. We are currently producing an evidence-based 'knowledge bank' of technical guidance. This is an opportunity to play a key role in designing and developing vital national environmental schemes and influencing the future for farmers and land managers. Our team works in a flexible and collaborative way, sharing knowledge and challenging thinking. We take an agile approach, organising our work to move at pace across agendas, and developing and testing established thinking through sprints. As our work evolves from scheme design to operational delivery, the scope of our opportunities will grow. You can look forward to leading tasks that support the Government's 25 Year Environmental Plan and net zero targets. We're looking for experts in land management, agri-environmental schemes or protected sites who have an inquiring approach and are ready to focus on finding solutions that address risks and resolve issues. With exceptional analytical and organisational skills, you must be prepared to deliver considered proposals at short notice and operate across several thematic areas. You'll be working as part of a dispersed national team and collaborating closely with Defra, so well-developed communication and relationship-building skills are essential. You must also have the confidence to lead our strategic engagement with stakeholders. Knowledge of policy development would be a plus. We welcome and encourage applications from all communities and, wherever possible, we accommodate requests for both full and part-time hours and other flexible working patterns. Everyone at Natural England is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. You can also look forward to great benefits including a Civil Service pension. If you're inspired to protect and enhance England's wildlife, and want to work for a leading science-led organisation, apply here

At Natural England, we advise the UK Government on the natural environment. We're here to make sure people and nature can thrive. From advising farmers on sustainable land management, to gathering and analysing environmental data, and promoting health and wellbeing through the great outdoors, we love what we do. Join us and you'll be part of an inclusive, motivated, and ambitious team, committed to achieving results for our environment, for everyone. Natural England is a delivery partner supporting Defra in the development of three new land management schemes: the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Local Nature Recovery and Landscape Recovery. Our role is to provide advice on land management practices that will deliver environmental benefits and how schemes should operate to deliver success. To achieve this, we've set up the Schemes Development Team to provide technical input and share our extensive experience. This is an opportunity to play your part in designing and developing vital national environmental schemes and influencing the future for farmers and land managers. Our team works in a flexible and collaborative way, sharing knowledge and challenging thinking. We take an agile approach, organising our work to move at pace across agendas, and developing and testing established thinking through sprints. As our work evolves from scheme design to operational delivery, the scope of our opportunities will grow. You can look forward to taking on tasks that support the Government's 25 Year Environmental Plan and net zero targets. We're looking for specialists in land management, agri-environmental schemes or protected sites who have an inquiring approach and are ready to focus on finding solutions that address risks and resolve issues. You'll be expected to operate across several thematic areas and support the delivery of considered proposals at short notice, so will need to be well-organised, with strong analytical skills. You'll be working as part of a dispersed national team and collaborating closely with Defra, so strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are essential. You must also have the confidence to engage with stakeholders and communicate evidence-based arguments to non-technical audiences. Knowledge of policy development would be a plus. We welcome and encourage applications from all communities and, wherever possible, we accommodate requests for both full and part-time hours and other flexible working patterns. Everyone at Natural England is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. You can also look forward to great benefits including a Civil Service pension. If you're inspired to protect and enhance England's wildlife, and want to work for a leading science-led organisation, apply here