Land Research Lead Scientist

Job title:

Land Research Lead Scientist

Company

Environment Agency

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced research scientist ready to lead our land quality research team and deliver new knowledge and capabilities to help us create a better world for all?This is a fantastic opportunity to be a leader in the Research team in the Chief Scientist’s Group. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and inspirational research scientist to lead a small team of specialists developing the new knowledge that we need on a range of land and water environment issues and across science disciplines. You will bring strong expertise in some relevant aspect of land-based research but also a broader understanding and interest in other areas.
While overseeing the work of the team within the wider Research group, the post holder will also liaise with our colleagues in Environment and Business Directorate and externally in Defra. They will also need to link with and influence key academic partner groups as well as the research councils. The postholder will need to work closely with other research teams and programme staff.
You will be encouraged to be an inquisitive leader to deliver in your area. You will drive innovation across your team and more widely. Through the relationships you build, key stakeholders will know the value of our work and be motivated to work with us.The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.The teamYou will be part the Research team within the Chief Scientist’s Group. Your new colleagues are scientific and technical experts themselves and used to delivering technical projects in-house or specifying and managing external contractors. You will be supported by a Research Programme team.Experience/skills requiredWe’re looking for applicants with a strong reputation for environmental science and research who can lead and motivate other technical experts in different disciplines. You will probably have a research degree with post-graduate or postdoctoral experience. You will have strong experience in producing technical reports or publications and a broad understanding of the research landscape in the UK and beyond.You’ll have a passion for acquiring and translating new knowledge into workable solutions for existing or future environmental challenges. You’ll be a great communicator who can explain their science to different audiences and can build networks and relationships to help us achieve our aims. You’ll be able to identify new technical needs or opportunities including funding routes to support the work.You’ll be committed to developing yourself and those around you, a positive role model in an inclusive and trusting culture.Contact and additional informationWe don’t just talk diversity and inclusion, we embrace it and live it, for our staff, our communities and our environment. We welcome applications from all.The position will be based in an Environment Agency office in England but the location is flexible. However, some travel will be required on an irregular but not infrequent basis.Contact alwyn.hart@environment-agency.gov.uk for questions about this role.Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.Competence 1Scientific KnowledgeDescriptionApplies scientific knowledge to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
Give an example of a time when you’ve used your research expertise to solve an applied research problem, explaining your approach and how the results were implemented.Competence 2Achieves ResultsDescriptionSets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of resultsGive an example of how you have successfully embedded the results of your research into practice. What were the obstacles and how did you overcome them?Competence 3NetworksDescriptionEstablishes and maintains a wide variety of internal and external contacts for the benefit of the Environment Agency.Give an example of where you engaged successfully with other stakeholders in a new setting to develop a better solution to a scientific problem. How do you use and develop your professional networkCompetence 4Delivers Results Through OthersDescriptionHarnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.Give an example of a time when you’ve assembled a new team to solve a transdisciplinary scientific problem. What obstacles did you face?If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit for more information.

Expected salary

£63144 per year

Location

England

Job date

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:25:51 GMT

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