Senior Data & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

Natural England; National (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural England is seeking a collaborative Data Engagement & Analysis specialist to contribute to the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA). You will build partnerships with key stakeholders across NE, Defra Group and partner organisations, and provide expert advice to project staff while improving data ethics and governance.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, translating complex environmental concepts for diverse audiences and helping publish high-quality evidence products

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in a team and explain complex environmental concepts to non-specialists.
• Knowledge of sharing biological data using the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).
• Experience monitoring and R&D programmes is advantageous.
• Experience providing specialist technical advice to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse information and identify themes in fast-paced delivery environments.
• Clear language adapted to audience understanding.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders across NE, Defra Group and data providers.
• Advise project staff and enable the NCEA to publish high-quality evidence products.
• Support data ethics, governance, maturity, and data management within NCEA project work.
• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team of specialists and analysts.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

FAIR data principles

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Regulatory/public sector experience

Job description

Natural England is seeking a collaborative Data Engagement & Analysis specialist to contribute to the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA). You will build partnerships with key stakeholders across NE, Defra Group and partner organisations, and provide expert advice to project staff while improving data ethics and governance.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, translating complex environmental concepts for diverse audiences and helping publish high-quality evidence products