Post Duties The post holder needs to have a good understanding of the importance of the relationship between scientific research, evidence and policy development. You will be working closely with officials in the Department for Environment & Rural Affairs (Defra), other UK government departments and across the UK with the devolved governments to develop advice and guidance on a variety of international issues. You will also work with specialists from across JNCC and the Country Nature Conservation Bodies. Discussion and input from other agencies and stakeholders will also be required. You will need to work with a wide range of specialists and stakeholders to undertake policy analysis and to contribute to developing practical advice in a fast-moving policy environment. There will be