Non-Native Species Inspectorate (NNSI) Control Officer ID:4205

Government Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an officer responsible for controlling non-native species (NNS) and educating the public about biosecurity. The role involves engaging with a variety of stakeholders, collecting data to assess risks, and reporting findings. Candidates should be prepared for duties that may include capture, re-homing or euthanasia of NNS. This position requires teamwork and individual initiative in a field-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake a programme of tasks independently and as part of a team.
• Respond to findings of non-established NNS and control established NNS.
• Investigate escapes and deliberate releases of NNS.
• Assist with inspections on various premises.
• Educate others on the impact of INNS and biosecurity responsibilities.
• Collect high quality data to assess risks.
• Write reports and attend events to promote NNSI objectives.
• Liaise with specialists as necessary.

Job description

You will be reporting to a Higher Executive Officer (HEO), plan and undertake a programme of tasks, working both independently and as part of a team.

Duties under HEO direction:

• Contingency and rapid responses, in the event of findings of non‑established NNS or controlling established NNS in the wider environment.
• Investigating escapes and deliberate releases of NNS, and assisting with their re‑capture.
• Assisting with inspections on a range of premises.
• Educating others on the impact of INNS and the importance of biosecurity, including their legal responsibilities.
• Collecting high quality data in order to assess the risk posed by different pathways and levels of compliance.
• Writing reports.
• Attending events to promote NNSI and our objectives.
• Liaising with specialists, including diagnostic services and other experts where necessary.
• Other appropriate tasks as required by management.

The role will involve the control of NNS which includes capture and re‑homing or euthanasia, and in some cases the use of firearms.