Senior Earth Observation Specialist (Peterborough or Aberdeen)
Reference (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors: Including Mitigation, Science & Management
This post will have a base in Peterborough or Aberdeen. JNCC has adopted a hybrid working approach, allowing colleagues to benefit from time in the office, with the flexibility also to work from home. Employees are expected to work from one of our office bases for a few days a month as a minimum with attendance expected at regular face-to-face team meetings.
About the job
Job summary
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. 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
JNCC has a pivotal role working with the four countries of the UK to understand different approaches, share experiences, and ensure best use is made of JNCC’s evidence sources as we strive to meet the Nature Positive 2030 vision. A key part of our evidence provision comes from developing techniques for applying satellite Earth observations, in combination with other data sources, to quantifying habitats and detecting change in their management, condition, and the pressures affecting them.
Post Duties
The post will lead JNCC’s development of analytical methods for the application of Earth observation data to meet our stakeholders' evidence needs. These include cost-effective ways of mapping habitats; understanding habitat condition and how this affects ecosystem services and values.
The main duties of the post are:
* Provide technical input and strategic steer to projects involving Earth observation.
* Lead the development of novel cost-effective Earth observation-based products.
* Develop and maintain an overview of satellite, airborne, and drone-based sensors.
* Develop and maintain working relationships with stakeholder and partner sources of Earth observation expertise.
* Provide line management and staff development for a small number of team members.
* Manage projects to ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality elements.
* Support proposal preparation for evidence work that aligns with our strategy.
* Provide quality control and assurance for analytical projects.
Person specification
Please use the STARR technique where applicable:
* Situation: Set the stage.
* Task: Explain where you fit in.
* Action: Describe each step.
* Results: Impress with your achievements.
* Reflection: What have you learned?
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Seeing the Big Picture
* Communicating and Influencing
* Changing and Improving
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
* Experience in applying Earth observation and remote-sensed data.
* Experience of undertaking analysis using multiple large spatial data sets.
* Excellent analytical and writing skills.
* Experience of project management.
* Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
Alongside your salary of £40,140, Joint Nature Conservation Committee contributes £11,628 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. Our selection process is determined on fair and open competition regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage, and civil partnership.
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.
Work/life balance
JNCC supports flexible working hours and practices to help employees strike a good balance between work life and personal life.
Employees will have the opportunity to join Civil Service pension arrangements, which include a valuable range of benefits.
Employee Assistance Programme
JNCC provides employees with a free and confidential support service.
Trade Union
JNCC has entered into a partnership agreement with its recognised Trade Unions: Prospect and PCS.
Please use the contact details above to apply for this position. Don't forget to mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application.
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