Job summary
Why JNCC?
We�re small enough ( staff) that your voice is heard by everyone including the CEO, but big enough that we have all the skills, resources and people you�ll need to get the job done. All our staff are passionate about conservation and making a difference to the world we live in. We have a very flexible, inclusive and welcoming organisational culture. Our Executive Management provides employees with the freedom and tools you will need, and our friendly team will assist you in your role.
JNCC is committed to maintaining employee health and wellbeing, whether it is physically, emotionally, financially or socially, and offers a range of benefits to support employees in this. Such benefits include the option to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme, professional and personal development opportunities as well as an exciting job in a unique environment.
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:
1. better understand the effects of chemical pollution on species populations and habitats;
2. consider chemical pollution as part of the wider system;
3. maximise the benefit of existing data and;
4. support better decision-making in the UK
�The 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.�
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Job description
Post Duties�
5. Scientific lead and Project Manager for System Level Indicators project (ongoing work from SR21 � Y3 of project; part of SR24 bid for more funded work).
6. Secretariat and science adviser for Inter-agency Chemicals Group and Environmental Improvement Programme
7. UK liaison on pollution advice for 25 Year Environment Plan H4 (Chemical) indicators sub-groups (eg Steering Group, Emerging Threats and Effects Working Group) providing two-way exchange between JNCC projects (System Level Indicators), Inter-agency Group and H4 Sub-groups.
8. Provide cover for Chemicals Capability Building via PhD co-supervision, engagement with Centres for Doctoral Training and placements
Person specification
Please demonstrate in your personal statement your suitability for the position, include answers to the Experiences on the Job Description.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
9. Seeing the Big Picture
10. Making Effective Decisions
11. Communicating and Influencing
12. Managing a Quality Service
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
13. Science Degree or equivalent experience with application to ecology or environmental context
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �38,320, Joint Nature Conservation Committee contributes �11,101 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Equality and diversity
JNCC is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected and see this as a good place to work. JNCC has a responsibility to ensure that we have an inclusive culture where discrimination, harassment, bullying and prejudice will not be tolerated. Our selection process is determined on fair and open competition and regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership.
Continuous professional development (CPD)
Employees are encouraged to keep developing skills and professional knowledge.
JNCC has made available, and encourages employees to use, on average, five working days per annum for CPD activities with access to related funding
Leave entitlement
JNCC annual leave allowance is 25 days per annum. After five years� service, leave entitlement increases to 30 days per annum.
In addition to annual leave, JNCC offers 12 public and privilege days per annum, three of which are explicitly reserved for office closure between Christmas and New Year.
Work/life balance
JNCC supports flexible working hours and practices to help employees strike a good balance between work life and personal life.
Our policies are family-friendly and include flexi-time, flexible working patterns, compressed hours and dispersed working. JNCC also offers paid maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, over and above the minimum statutory entitlements. Some work/life balance benefits are available following a minimum length of service.
Any move from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at
Civil Service Pension
Employees will have the opportunity to join Civil Service pension arrangements, which include a valuable range of benefits. JNCC makes a significant contribution to the cost of employee pensions.
Employee Assistance Programme
JNCC provides employees with a free and confidential support service which gives unlimited access to information, advice and emotional support to help employees prepare for and manage all of life's ups and downs, events and challenges.
Trade Union
JNCC has entered into a partnership agreement with its recognised Trade Unions: Prospect and PCS, which employees are able to join and be involved with.
Salary sacrifice schemes
Employee Discount Scheme
Civil Service Sports Club