3117 - Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity Policy Officer - HEO - Secondment

Welsh Government; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Wales seeks a motivated individual for strategic engagement to support marine biodiversity efforts. The role involves working with stakeholders, delivering marine protection outcomes, and contributing to government commitments. Candidates should have experience in stakeholder management and policy development. Flexible working options and a civil service pension are included.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive environment

Civil service pension with 28.97% employer contribution

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Ability to establish effective relationships and ensure stakeholder feedback informs policy.
• Experience in delivering biodiversity commitments.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to deliver strategic compensation.
• Establish relationships for policy development feedback.
• Support branch priorities, including management actions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Management of marine protected areas

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity Branch within the Marine and Biodiversity Division is seeking a motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously. Our Welsh seas are among the richest and most biologically diverse across Europe and host habitats and species of national and international importance. Wales has a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) covering 69% of inshore waters to protect species and habitats and to support achievement of Good Environmental Status through the UK Marine Strategy and the Global Biodiversity Framework commitments, including the 30x30 target. To support the climate emergency response, commitments to Net Zero and Minister priorities, there is planned expansion of offshore renewable energy across Welsh seas, increasing spatial demands and impacts to the MPA network. There are also pressures from wider development such as flood defences and port expansion. There is a growing need to agree strategic compensatory measures for any habitat and species impacts or losses due to development.

The role includes strategic engagement with other UK administrations, Natural Resources Wales, key delivery partners and internal Welsh Government colleagues to secure compensatory habitat and expedite the consenting process to enable infrastructure development. The post holder will support the Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity branch in the wider work, including developing management actions to improve the MPA network, designation of Marine Conservation Zones and delivery of Welsh Minister commitments to OSPAR and the UK Marine Strategy. The post holder will support an SEO post and wider colleagues within the branch.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders and delivery partners to identify and deliver strategic compensation, addressing current needs and future requirements.
• Establish effective external and internal relationships so that stakeholder feedback supports policy development.
• Support delivery of wider branch priorities, including development of management actions to improve the MPA network and delivery of Welsh Ministers statutory and international biodiversity commitments.
• Represent the policy area and Welsh Government at external meetings or networks.
• Contribute to all relevant Ministerial and government business, producing briefing and lines.

Note: The recruitment commentary and complaint procedures are provided for information and contact details are included as part of standard civil service processes.

Qualifications and attributes

• Experience working with stakeholders and delivery partners to identify and deliver strategic compensation, both current needs and future requirements.
• Ability to establish effective external and internal relationships and ensure stakeholder feedback informs policy development.
• Experience supporting the delivery of branch priorities, including management actions to improve the MPA network and delivering Welsh Ministers statutory and international biodiversity commitments.
• Ability to represent the policy area and Welsh Government at external meetings or networks.
• Ability to contribute to ministerial and government business, including producing briefing materials and speaking lines.

Desirable information: We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition and follow the Civil Service Commission recruitment principles. If applying, please refer to the vacancy reference number. For concerns about how your application is treated, contact [e-mail] or the Civil Service Commission at [e-mail]. Applications are to be made via the advertiser’s site.

Security and Benefits

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
• People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Flexible working options and an inclusive environment.
• Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.