Lead Freshwater Officer, Ashford

Natural England; Town of Ashford (NY); Hybrid; USD 57.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Natural England invites applications for a Freshwater Senior Officer to lead freshwater nature recovery, guiding key pressures reduction and ensuring 50% of SSSI features reach favourable condition by 2030.

The role requires experience in statutory freshwater delivery, knowledge of UK/EU water policies and strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Travel across Sussex and Kent is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or equivalent qualification with freshwater ecology knowledge.
• Experience advising customers and partners on freshwater issues.

Aufgaben

• Provide oversight and direction of freshwater engagement and strategy.
• Lead strategic engagement with Environment Agency, Water Companies, Local Authorities and stakeholders.
• Mentor and train staff to build capability in water advice.
• Deliver water outcomes across divisions and partners.
• Support senior officers to achieve Nature Recovery ambitions.
• Communicate complex regulatory and policy information clearly to partners.

Kenntnisse

Freshwater ecology

Stakeholder engagement

Policy knowledge

Leadership

Ausbildung

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Natural England invites applications for a Freshwater Senior Officer to lead freshwater nature recovery, guiding key pressures reduction and ensuring 50% of SSSI features reach favourable condition by 2030.

The role requires experience in statutory freshwater delivery, knowledge of UK/EU water policies and strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Travel across Sussex and Kent is expected.