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The Environment Improvement Plan and Land Use Framework include commitments to deliver actions for peatlands which contribute towards the Government’s net zero targets.

We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic advisor with a good understanding of England’s Peat Agenda. You will be an experienced specialist who will support the technical and/or the project management aspects of the programme.

The role will focus on aspects of the peat programme including supporting:

• The provision of specialist advice on upland and lowland peat restoration. This will focus on maximising the benefits and minimising the risks of the management of water within specialist bog and fen habitats, and their catchments
• The provision of sound, evidence-based advice required for the Lowland Agricultural Peat Agenda, ensuring that water management issues and benefits are fully explored
• Development of approaches to improve our business readiness, including on the Research and Development framework
• Environment Agency staff, acting as the point of contact for the peatland leads in both area and national teams in their work with delivery partners
• Leading on specific workstreams which may include, developing strategic tools, communications, contract/project management, green finance and identifying training needs, developing, and delivering training materials.

We are looking for a range of experience and skills as set out. However, you will be asked during the interview if you have a specific preference or particular interest in any of the focus areas above.

You’ll join our National Peatland Team in Nature Recovery, part of Environment & Business Directorate.  We lead on strategic / technical advice for peatland restoration and sustainable management of peat soils. Working with others to deliver integrated outcomes.

We’re a dispersed team working across the country.

We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence/expertise/engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.

We are looking for a competent environmental advisor, qualified to degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline with an understanding of peatland issues and opportunities.

In your answers please demonstrate:

Essential:

ability to work effectively across a variety of backgrounds and cultures, actively encouraging others to consider diversity issues;

relevant experience of working in at least one of the following: eco-hydrology, biodiversity, conservation or ecology;

experience developing policy and/or practice in peatland conservation and/or responsible management of lowland peatlands, working with a range of stakeholders;

an excellent working knowledge of national and/or local peatland matters and applied ecological or hydrological knowledge and understanding across relevant disciplines;

Desirable

knowledge or awareness of the England Peat Agenda;

expertise in coordination and/or development of training/guidance;

knowledge and skills/expertise of project management, communication planning, engagement, applied research or green finance;

membership of an appropriate professional organisation.

Appropriate training will be provided.

You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.  

We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel some travel and overnights may be required.

Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact [email protected]

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.

If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.