Environment Agency Careers – Biodiversity Technical Officer In Bredon

Overview

Position Title: Biodiversity Technical Officer

Company: Environment Agency

Location: Bredon, UK

Job Description:

We employ lawyers, enforcement officers and engineers, conservation scientists and marine biologists. And of course we have a wide team of support staff. We employ people at all stages of their career, from recent graduates to experienced leaders and internationally-renowned experts.

Responsibilities:

• This is an exciting opportunity to be in the heart of managing and maintaining our flood and coastal risk assets. We are looking for people with transferable skills who are keen to make a difference to the environment and people in the South West. We welcome applicants who are looking to learn more about Asset Management and Operations.
• The successful applicant will be an integral member of our Strategy and Support team. You will work alongside three other Support Assistants and will be provided with all the training, help and support you require
• .Good communication skills are vital as you will be interacting with internal teams and customers. You will be a team player who is happy to use their initiative working autonomously but equally happy taking direction and providing support.
• Excellent computer, data and mapping skills would be an advantage, along with a willingness to learn new computer systems and IT.
• Typical duties include providing flood risk reports, using asset databases and spreadsheets, responding to enquiries from teams/customers, data entry, improvement & management, providing administrative support to senior team members, setting up meetings and minute taking and providing financial support.

Requirements:

• As an entry level grade, we welcome all backgrounds. The key things we’re looking for are transferrable skills and capabilities, do not be put off applying if you don’t have a degree and/or you don’t have experience in this sector.
• We support flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work life and your personal life.
• We will also encourage you to keep developing your skills and professional knowledge throughout your career.
• The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits such as flexible working, competitive annual leave scheme and pension, cycle to work scheme, staff networks, an Employee Assistance Programme,
• sports and social clubs and discount schemes.