Lcsp Northern Becks Officer

About the role

The Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project is a partnership project hosted by Lincolnshire County Council and the Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service.

It is estimated that 85% of the global resource of chalk streams are found within England, with a large proportion located in the Northern Becks. These freshwater habitats support some of the UK's most threatened plant and animal species such as water vole and brown trout.

We are a small but growing staff unit supported by both governmental, non governmental and not for profit organisations with a real passion to achieve the best for our chalk stream in Lincolnshire.

You will support the work of the Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project Partnership and the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Chalk Streams Strategy and Implementation Plan. You will deliver the actions of the LCSP Strategic Action Plan and the Northern Becks Catchment Plan.

Alongside this will also provide additional support to the Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service activities across the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (National Landscape) and the Greater Lincolnshire Nature Recovery Strategy.

About you

You should have detailed knowledge of the natural environment, supported by a degree in a related field or at least three years of relevant work experience. Additionally, you must demonstrate at least two years of experience in planning, designing, coordinating, and delivering riparian projects, with a strong commitment to partnership and community work.

Prior experience in practical land and in protected landscapes, is highly desirable. You should be experienced in working within a natural environment or ecological role, confident in collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, and skilled at building strong networks.

As an effective communicator, you'll work closely with partners, landowners, and communities, and be adept at presenting information to various audiences using multiple platforms. You should be data-driven and able to craft reports that clearly and concisely convey information.

Applicants must be able to move comfortably in various outdoor environments, as you will often find yourself walking across fields, uneven terrain, and hopping over fences and stiles. A sturdy pair of wellies will be essential!

As you will be operating across Lincolnshire, you will need a full, valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!  If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to  www.lincolnshire.gov.uk. 

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Applications will close on 24/06/24 and interviews will take place on or 09/07/24

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

Ruth Craig via email ruth.craig@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Best of luck with your application

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.