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5 Currently available roles across 1 organisation

International Biodiversity Officer

JNCC

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Role summary

Support biodiversity and nature recovery work with governments and local partners in the UK Overseas Territories and beyond, including the Blue Belt Programme. You will contribute to project design and delivery, nature-based solutions, climate resilience and land- and seascape decision-making. Responsibilities include project governance, reports and briefings, stakeholder networks, capacity building, contract and project support, and helping identify and write funding bids. The role requires applied ecological knowledge, experience translating evidence into practical action and collaborative work across cultures and organisations.

  • Location: Peterborough, GB
  • Salary: £33,130 per year
  • Workplace: Hybrid
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Posted 3 days ago

CITES Scientific Adviser

JNCC

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Role summary

Provide scientific advice and evidence to support UK decisions on CITES, international wildlife trade and biodiversity conservation. You will help assess permit applications, evaluate research and policy evidence, draft advice and engage with UK and international stakeholders. The role also supports CITES meeting commitments, briefings for scientific and standing committees, and training for Overseas Territories and enforcement bodies. Applicants need a sound understanding of biodiversity conservation, wildlife trade and the UK CITES framework, with experience synthesising evidence and communicating it clearly to varied audiences.

  • Location: Peterborough, GB
  • Salary: £33,130 per year
  • Workplace: Hybrid
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Posted 3 days ago

International Biodiversity Adviser

JNCC

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Role summary

Provide scientific and technical advice to UK governments and nature conservation bodies on international biodiversity agreements, including the CBD, CITES, Ramsar and CMS. The role involves analysing evidence, drafting briefings and reports for international meetings, supporting UK delegations, developing biodiversity indicators and contributing to projects and practical policy advice. You will work with government officials, specialists and other stakeholders, helping translate international commitments into action. Experience communicating complex information and collaborating diplomatically with partners is important.

  • Location: Peterborough, GB
  • Salary: £33,130 per year
  • Workplace: Hybrid
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Posted 3 days ago

Earth Observation Specialist

JNCC

New job

Role summary

Analyse Earth observation and geospatial data to map habitats, detect changes in condition and management, and provide evidence for environmental modelling and decision-making. You’ll develop or adapt analytical methods, advise colleagues and stakeholders on suitable approaches, and contribute to data systems and quality assurance. The role also involves managing work packages and gathering evidence needs from stakeholders. Applicants need experience with Earth observation data and analytical methods, GIS and scripting or programming, such as Python or R.

  • Location: Peterborough, GB
  • Salary: £33,130 per year
  • Workplace: Hybrid

Posted 6 days ago

Marine Mammal Adviser

JNCC

Role summary

Provide evidence-based advice on the effects of offshore industries on marine mammals, particularly impacts from underwater noise. You’ll assess consent applications and advise regulators on protected species and habitat legislation, working with government bodies, regulators, developers and conservation organisations. The role also includes responding to offshore pollution incidents through an on-call duty rota, organising partnership meetings and managing or contributing to research projects. Applicants need a strong marine-mammal science background and experience reviewing offshore-industry impacts and communicating uncertainty.

  • Location: Peterborough or Aberdeen, GB
  • Salary: £33,130 per year
  • Workplace: Hybrid
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Posted 17 days ago