Peatland Advisor, Nature Recovery E&B N&P - 32240

Overview

Provide specialist peatland advice and lead water‑environment aspects for the national peatland programme.

Key Responsibilities

• project delivery
• specialist advice
• risk prioritisation
• kpi monitoring
• point of contact
• r&d framework

Tasks

-Use full range of communication methods to ensure effective understanding. -Identifying training needs, developing, and delivering training materials. -Uses a risk-based approach when prioritising activities -Prepare written reports and data in clear, readable and accurate manner, using appropriate grammar, syntax and style. -Technical and project development, monitoring and delivery of the Lowland Agricultural Peat water grant scheme -The provision of specialist advice on peatland restoration. This will focus on maximising of the benefits and minimising the risks for the water environment for specialist bog and fen habitats, and their catchments -Identifies and asks appropriate questions to explore and detect root causes of problems or sources and quality of evidence. -Modified and reformulated your case where necessary, read the listener’s mood and adjusted accordingly -Development of approaches to improve our business readiness, including on the Research and Development framework -Presented a credible case and explained the benefits to the audience/listener, anticipating the main objections/arguments, -Consider the needs of and impact on audience, anticipates reactions and uses appropriate communication method and style. -Applies sound techniques to analyse problems, generate options and select best course of action. -Makes sound decisions based on complex or incomplete information and/or within limited timescales. -Ensure communication is two-way; respond and act on feedback -Escalates issues when they are beyond own limitations and/or have consequences further than own responsibilities. . -The provision of sound, evidence-based advice required for the Lowland Agricultural Peat Agenda, ensuring that water management issues and benefits are fully explored -Monitored progress against key performance indicators, providing timely support to address shortfalls -And leading on specific workstreams which may include planning, RBMP, Price Review, green finance and communications. -Seeks out and considers the best available information before making decisions. Probes, checks and confirms veracity of data as appropriate. -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 -Improved what is delivered by welcoming challenge and through constant process improvement -Anticipate the main issues and prepare responses

Requirements

• persuasive writing
• analytical thinking
• problem solving
• flexibility
• clear communication
• influencing

What You Bring

-Prepared convincing written arguments on complex issues, presenting information logically, concisely, and persuasively, and -Used previous experience and careful analysis to identify potential problems, effective solutions and arrive at sound decisions. -Approached a task with flexibility and managed conflicting demands in light of changing circumstances -Are clear and to the point when speaking -Responded to the needs and style of the listener when influencing,

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About Environment Agency

-Established to regulate and protect the environment, the agency plays a pivotal role in safeguarding natural resources. -With a mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment, it ensures proper management of water, waste, and air quality. -The agency works on diverse projects, from flood defense systems to energy-efficient infrastructure, enhancing public safety. -Key areas of specialization include water resources, marine protection, waste management, and sustainability in transport and utilities. -It operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, coordinating with governments and private entities to drive environmental improvements. -Notably, it manages complex flood risk programs and pollution control measures, often taking innovative approaches to problem-solving. -The agency is a cornerstone of the UK's environmental policies, ensuring compliance and setting benchmarks for future generations.

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