Job Description

Job Introduction

ROLE OF THE JOB

Are you interested in helping to protect and enhance one of the UK's most important marine areas? An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Berwickshire and Northumberland Marine Nature Partnership, hosted by Northumberland County Council.


As our Assistant Partnership Officer you will be part of a team of two people, working with our Partnership Officer to promote the sustainable use of the sea and estuaries from Tynemouth in England to Fast Castle Head in Scotland. As part of a varied job you will:

Champion the importance of our local marine environment and inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Support partnership communications, outreach, and events Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to foster effective joint-working Assist in developing and delivering citizen science and data-gathering initiatives

Our ideal candidate will combine excellent communication skills with a good understanding of coastal and marine issues. They will be self-motivated, adaptable, collaborative with an ability to develop working relationships with people from a range of backgrounds to deliver environmental outcomes and build ocean literacy.


The post is based at Northumberland County Hall in Morpeth, with flexible options for working from other council sites or from home. Travel across Northumberland, North Tyneside, and Berwickshire is required, including some outdoor work. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential. The post is initially for an 18-month period with the possibility of extension. This is a full-time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

We are looking for someone with:

A degree, apprenticeship or relevant training or experience in the marine or environmental sectors. Experience in working in partnership to achieve shared conservation objectives or deliver specific projects. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Nick Brodin on 07973 785791 at nick.brodin@northumberland.gov.uk



Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.


For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Further information


For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.



We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:

British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net


For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930


Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.