International Biodiversity Adviser

Government of The United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of The United Kingdom, through JNCC, is seeking a post holder to support policy development and increase UK ambition in international nature conservation. The role involves fostering the link between scientific research, evidence and policy, and reporting to a Senior International Biodiversity Adviser.

You will work closely with Defra, other UK government departments, devolved administrations and specialists across JNCC and the Country Nature Conservation Bodies to develop advice

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the relationship between scientific research, evidence and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Support policy development and increased UK ambition in international nature conservation.
• Develop advice and guidance on a variety of international issues and their implementation across the UK.
• Collaborate with Defra, other UK government departments, devolved governments, JNCC specialists and Country Nature Conservation Bodies.

Job description

The post holder will have the opportunity to work across a number of MEAs and assist in delivering JNCC's duties to enable the UK to meet its international obligations. The position will be supporting policy development and increased UK ambition in the area of international nature conservation.

The post holder needs to have a good understanding of the importance of the relationship between scientific research, evidence and policy development. You will be reporting to a Senior International Biodiversity Adviser, and working closely with officials in Defra, other UK government departments and the devolved governments, and with specialists from across JNCC and the Country Nature Conservation Bodies. This will support the development of advice and guidance on a variety of international issues and their implementation throughout the UK.