Chief Scientific Advisor – Environment & Data Innovation

UK Agri-Tech Centre; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental regulatory body in Scotland is seeking a Chief Scientific Advisor to provide strategic leadership in environmental science. The role involves ensuring robust analyses underpin regulatory decisions, overseeing State of the Environment Reporting, and fostering partnerships with academic institutions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience at a senior strategic level, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. Applications close on December 19th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of environmental science and data-driven policy development at a senior level.
• Experience in leading cross-functional groups and building partnerships.
• Strong decision-making capability under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic scientific leadership ensuring robust environmental analysis.
• Lead high-quality scientific evidence provision for regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee State of the Environment Reporting and direct environmental monitoring.

Skills

Environmental science understanding

Leadership

Influencing and negotiating

Decision-making

Communication

Cross-functional group leadership

Job description

A leading environmental regulatory body in Scotland is seeking a Chief Scientific Advisor to provide strategic leadership in environmental science. The role involves ensuring robust analyses underpin regulatory decisions, overseeing State of the Environment Reporting, and fostering partnerships with academic institutions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience at a senior strategic level, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. Applications close on December 19th, 2026.