Description
Join Natural England in shaping a future where nature and people thrive. As a Senior Officer - Marine Planning & Licensing, you will provide technical leadership and strategic support for marine planning and licensing.
Natural England is the Government’s adviser for the natural environment and the Nature regulator with a wide range of statutory duties and powers. The Planning and Infrastructure Team sits within the Strategy Directorate of Natural England.
The Team works across the terrestrial and marine environment to advise Government on national policy issues, contribute to the development of planning policy, guidance and process changes, and respond to national consultations.
As a Senior Officer, you will:
- Lead Natural England's strategic engagement with marine planning and licensing processes
- Provide national leadership and technical expertise on marine planning, marine licensing and associated environmental assessment processes
- Develop and maintain guidance, training, technical networks and best practice approaches
- Build and maintain effective relationships with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and other key stakeholders
- Support and develop the Marine Casework Network and related forums
- Provide technical support and advice on complex, novel or high-risk marine casework
Requirements:
- A relevant degree and/or extensive experience in a related field
- Technical expertise and applied experience of the Marine Licensing system and Marine Plans
- Technical expertise and experience of the application of environmental assessment processes to planning casework
- Experience of working with key national external partners and stakeholders
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and development
- Generous leave allowance
- Access to the Civil Service Pension scheme
- Range of benefits such as shopping discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme