Location
Peterborough or Aberdeen. JNCC has adopted a hybrid working approach, allowing colleagues to benefit from time in the office with the flexibility to work from home. Employees are expected to work from our office base for 1–2 days a month as a minimum, varying by team and role. More details will be provided at interview and offer stages.

Hours
Full-time, 36 hours per week over a 5-day period, Monday to Friday. Flexi time is available. This post may also be suitable for job share.

Salary
£33,130 per annum plus on-call allowance is available.

About the Role
JNCC’s Marine Management Team provides evidence-based advice on environmental impacts of offshore marine activities to relevant authorities. The team supports government(s), regulators, and developers in meeting legislative requirements related to offshore industries such as oil and gas, aggregate extraction, and renewable energy. The Marine Mammal Adviser will support high-profile protected species and offshore industries work, taking lead on tasks and collaborating with colleagues in Statutory Nature Conservation Bodies, regulatory agencies, Defra, and Devolved Administrations.

Duties include delivering fast-paced marine mammal conservation advice on impacts from offshore industries, particularly underwater noise; assessing offshore industry consent applications; providing advice during offshore pollution events and participating in a 24/7 duty officer roster; developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships; organising project and partnership meetings; managing research project contracts; and supporting wider Marine Management work as required.

Experience
- Strong background in marine mammal science.
- Detailed knowledge of UK, European, and International policy and legislation protecting marine mammals and their habitats.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting effects of offshore industries on marine mammals, especially regarding underwater noise within UK consenting processes.
- Ability to critically review scientific information, appraise and communicate uncertainty, and provide high-quality, risk-based, impartial advice.

About you
Committed to making effective decisions, communicating and influencing effectively, working collaboratively, and delivering at pace. You will be proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team, and comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including government bodies, regulators, industry, and NGOs.

Qualifications
A relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) in marine biology, biological sciences, environmental sciences, or a related discipline is required.