1011-390 Marine Enhancement Adviser - Grade D - February 2025
Job title: 1011-390 - Marine Enhancement Adviser | Grade: D | Vacancy type: Temporary for two years | Hours: 35 | Salary: £38,616 | Location: Scotland, Inverness, hybrid working | Closing date: 12 March 2025 | Internal Interview date: 27-28 March 2025 | External Interview date: 3rd or 15th April 2025.
NatureScot is Scotland’s nature agency. We are committed to working with others to tackle both the climate emergency and biodiversity loss to ensure a nature-rich future for all. To help the Scottish Government, other regulators, and stakeholders deliver the required step change in marine enhancement work, we are looking for applications from people with a strong marine ecology background to join our team. The successful candidate will work in the Marine Ecosystems (ME) Activity Team and provide marine ecological advice on enhancement proposals and activities in relation to marine habitats and species. This advice is currently focused on seagrass beds and native oysters but may expand into other habitats and species going forward. This role will encompass advice to those looking to take forward marine enhancement projects, other NatureScot colleagues dealing with enquiries, Marine Scotland, and other regulators dealing with policy, licensing, and consents. Associated activities may include input to research projects, guidance development relevant to marine enhancement and restoration, and representation of NatureScot on working groups and wider partnerships to develop further knowledge and working relationships in this area.
Flexibility in working patterns and days can be provided to accommodate the suitable candidate.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage enquiries on marine enhancement focused on benthic habitats and species and provide advice and support to project proposers, NatureScot staff, regulators, and government.
2. Work with colleagues and partners to identify and prioritise research and guidance needs relevant to marine habitat restoration and subsequent project management and delivery.
3. Contribute to the assessment of applications for project funding to support marine enhancement work, as well as development of partnership projects.
4. Undertake relevant monitoring and evaluation to inform development of approaches to marine enhancement in Scotland, and contribute to marine reporting and assessment where required.
5. Represent NatureScot at meetings and steering groups of inter-agency, government, partnership projects, and similar groups relevant to marine habitat restoration.
6. Contribute to the wider work of the Marine Ecosystems team.
Skills (Please refer to these in your Supporting Statement)
1. A degree in a relevant subject.
2. A sound understanding of the marine ecology, habitats, and species of Scotland and issues relating to their conservation and use.
3. Clear understanding of conservation and planning legislation relevant to Scotland’s seas and marine species.
4. Knowledge and/or working knowledge of marine habitat and species enhancement/restoration, relevant to Scotland, including key issues, opportunities, and challenges.
5. Ability to provide informed, clear, and focused advice on marine enhancement proposals to externals (including project proposers), colleagues in NatureScot, and regulators.
6. Ability to analyse, interpret, and manage scientific information, experienced in the use of GIS.
7. Good communication skills - clear written and verbal presentation, and ability to communicate clearly to a variety of audiences.
8. Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work constructively and supportively in a team environment.
9. Proven ability to plan and manage workloads, work to deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
Prerequisites Required
1. Proof of right to work in the UK.
2. To undertake a Disclosure Scotland application.
3. Although Gaelic language is not a prerequisite, it is a desirable skill in support of our commitment to our Gaelic Language Plan.
Whether working at home or in an office, or travelling to meetings and site visits, as a NatureScot employee, you will contribute to our Net Zero plan, for example through positive carbon travel choices.
Application Process
Before applying for this post:
* Internal applicants should read the Self Service Guide (eRDMS A3155575).
* External applicants should read the Online Job Application Guide.
All Applicants please note if you have already applied for a vacancy on Fusion, please ensure you remove the supporting statement saved in your profile and upload your new supporting statement.
Interviews
External candidates will be invited to interview if we are unable to recruit internally.
For information regarding the vacancy please contact
Sarah Cunningham, MPA and Marine Enhancement Manager.
Nature is vital to all of us, so it is vital that we are an organisation for all of Scotland. The more diverse NatureScot is, the better we will be in connecting everyone with nature. We particularly encourage applications from people from Minority Ethnic (ME) backgrounds and people with a disability.
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Scotland’s nature is among our greatest assets. Nature gives us food and drinking water, energy, and timber. It contributes to a clean and healthy environment and improves our well-being and quality of life.
Yet the overuse of natural resources since the 1950s – especially for certain types of farming, forestry, and fisheries – has resulted in less space for nature and its associated benefits.
NatureScot is the lead public body responsible for advising Scottish Ministers on all matters relating to the natural heritage.
Our purpose is to:
* promote, care for and improve our natural heritage;
* help people to enjoy nature responsibly;
* enable greater understanding and awareness of nature;
* promote the sustainable use of Scotland’s natural heritage.
We also advise local authorities and work with the Scottish Parliament and public, private, and voluntary organisations towards shared aims. Working efficiently like this is part of our commitment to delivering a high-quality public service.
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