Senior Soil & Peat Scientist — Evidence & Policy Lead

Government Recruitment Service; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Senior Scientific Officer to join their Soil and Peat Science Team. The role involves developing and delivering scientific evidence to inform policies on soil health and management. Candidates should have experience in soil science or a closely related field, strong research management skills, and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant environmental objectives within the UK government.

Qualifications

• Experience in soil science or a closely related discipline is essential.
• Ability to critically assess evidence and communicate effectively.
• Experience in managing research projects and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver scientific evidence to support soil and peatland policy.
• Drive delivery of research projects to fill evidence gaps.
• Manage procurement processes and external research commissioning.

Skills

Soil science

Research management

Evidence communication

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Soil Science or related discipline

Job description

A public sector organization is seeking a Senior Scientific Officer to join their Soil and Peat Science Team. The role involves developing and delivering scientific evidence to inform policies on soil health and management. Candidates should have experience in soil science or a closely related field, strong research management skills, and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant environmental objectives within the UK government.