Senior Marine Conservation Planner

Senior Marine Conservation Planner - Flexible in UK

Reference: FEB20248583

Location: Edinburgh - Flexible in UK. There will be a need to be present in the charity's Edinburgh office on a reasonably regular basis to attend meetings in central Scotland and occasional meetings elsewhere in the UK.

Salary: £36,577.00 - £39,267.00 Per Annum

Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme, Payment of Professional Subscription Fees, Paid Volunteer Day with charity of your choice, Sabbatical opportunities.

This is a Permanent Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week, although other working patterns will be considered.

About the Role

This charity is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their Edinburgh-based planning team, which forms part of a wider policy and advocacy function, the purpose of which is to influence and shape nature and climate policy, in this case through the planning process but also marine policy development processes, in Scotland and the UK. The charity is probably the most active ENGO in this sphere of work - they are at the forefront of Marine Conservation, being involved in marine spatial planning, offshore wind development, fisheries management, blue carbon and protected areas, focussing on the need to halt biodiversity decline, restore our marine environment and deliver upon our climate aspirations.

Working closely with colleagues across Scotland, and the UK, you will take the lead in scrutinising and responding to the most significant marine development proposals in Scottish waters, as well as working closely with colleagues dealing with terrestrial developments, and shaping the charity's approach to Biodiversity Enhancement. You’ll also work hand in hand with colleagues dedicated to shaping Marine Conservation policy in Scotland and the UK, feeding in, for example, to statutory marine planning processes such as the production of Scotland’s National Marine Plan 2, and to wider policy development in the areas of mitigation and ‘strategic compensation’.

What the charity needs from you

Essential:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in an environmental or planning subject.
• Good knowledge, or ability to quickly assimilate knowledge of the planning process and / or other regulatory processes and their relevance to site conservation, e.g. Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment, Strategic Environmental Assessment.
• Able to analyse complex issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (to, for example, ensure that consultation/casework responses are professional and persuasive, and to engage in debates/discussions in a professional and persuasive manner).
• Strong time management and organisational skills, and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office.

Closing date: 17:00, Sun, 17th Mar 2024

The charity is actively recruiting for this role and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

They are looking to conduct interviews for this position on either Monday 25th or Thursday 28th March 2024.

Interested?

To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions.

No agencies please.