JNCC
@jncc
The UK’s statutory, scientific authority on nature. We work across land & sea for nature, for people & the planet.
📢#WeAreSeeking two Executive Assistants - proactive professionals for high-quality administrative & operational support to a Chief Officer bit.ly/JNCCjob20264... ⭐Hybrid working role based in Peterborough or Aberdeen ⭐Permanent contract ⭐£28,558 ⭐Closing date 11 August 2026
JNCC also joined colleagues from Canada and @zslofficial.bsky.social for a well-attended side event exploring the sustainability of eel trade & conservation. Sharing expertise & learning from international partners is an important part of supporting species conservation worldwide.
🌿 Heading to #WildSummit2026? Join Gemma Harper @jncc-ceo.bsky.social on the Main Stage for a discussion on how we can prioritise both #ClimateAction and #NatureRecovery in our marine environment 🌊 🎟️ Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wild-s... #MarineConservation @wclnews.bsky.social
🌊Seabird populations are under pressure. #ClimateChange, avian influenza & growing human activity at sea take their toll To expand our offshore wind capacity, we must understand the full impact on seabird populations But there's a gap in our knowledge that's easy to miss 🧵
🌍 #WeAreRecruiting a Senior Social Scientist to integrate social & natural science evidence, shape policy & practice, and develop interdisciplinary solutions for #NatureRecovery 📍 FTA (2 years) 📍 Hybrid role (Peterborough/Aberdeen/Cardiff) 📅 Closes 12 August 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c...
📚 #WeAreRecruiting a Learning & Development Specialist to deliver training, support leadership development, manage coaching & mentoring initiatives & champion inclusive learning opportunities 📍 Hybrid role (Peterborough/Aberdeen) 📅 2-year FTA ⏰ Closes 30 July ➡️ jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c... #HRJobs
How can we track progress towards #NatureRecovery when biodiversity responses may take decades to appear? Our latest Science Signpost sets out a four-step approach: 📌 project 🎯 calibrate 🔍 analyse 🔄 adapt 📖 Read the report: jncc.gov.uk/our-role/the... #EnvironmentalMonitoring
📊 The science is in. Nature loss is a strategic risk for business - not just an environmental one. 🤝 Today, in Edinburgh, we're turning that evidence into action. Biodiversity + Business Live ➡️ jncc.gov.uk/news/leaders... JNCC | UKBBF | @naturescot.bsky.social #BioBusinessLive
📢 #WeAreRecruiting Senior Fisheries Advisor Help shape sustainable fisheries management, advise on offshore MPAs, support Fisheries Management Plans & provide advice on impacts to #MarineBiodiversity 📍Hybrid (Peterborough/Aberdeen base) 📅FTA Aug 2027 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c... ⏰Closes 2 Aug
#NatureRecovery & #ClimateAdaptation aren't just environmental challenges – they're social ones too Our latest blog explores how embedding justice into decision-making can strengthen resilience, support communities & improve outcomes for nature 📖 jncc.gov.uk/news/equity-...
🦈Today is #SharkAwarenessDay More than a third of shark & ray species are threatened with extinction, making conservation more important than ever. Explore our 2025 blog on sustainable shark tourism in the Maldives jncc.gov.uk/news/blog-20... #OceanCountryPartnershipProgramme
Recent milestones contributing to these figures include: 🌿 Designation of Hill Cove Mountains National Park, the Falkland Islands' first national park. 🌿 Three new nature reserves & extensions to two existing reserves on Ascension Island.
📊 New UK Overseas Territory protected area statistics have been published through Environmental Indicator K4. 🌿 Terrestrial protection increased to 26.8% in 2025 🌊 Marine protection remained at 75.0% Explore the latest statistics: jncc.gov.uk/our-work/uk-... 🧵⬇️ #UKOverseasTerritories
Curiosity🧠 Connection💚 Action🙌 At #OxfordNatureFestival, we joined Living Imaginaries, @btobirds.bsky.social, @rspb.bsky.social & @gybnuk.bsky.social to inspire people to explore, connect with & act for nature. Great to welcome @marycreagh.bsky.social & share why engaging people with nature matters
📢 #WeAreRecruiting for an Environmental Pollution Co-Team Leader. Help shape the UK's response to pollution impacts on nature, from air pollution & chemicals to noise, light & plastics. 📍Hybrid (Peterborough/Aberdeen/Cardiff base) 🔗 Find out more jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c... ⏰ Closes 26 July
#WeAreRecruiting for a CITES Licensing Assistant Help deliver the UK’s CITES Scientific Authority functions, provide evidence-based advice on #WildlifeTrade & support global biodiversity conservation. 📍 Hybrid (Peterborough base) 🔗 bit.ly/JNCCjob-2026... ⏰ Closes 19 July #EnvironmentJobs
🚨Our latest e-newsletter is out now! In this issue: 🦇 New stats on how the UK’s bats are faring 👩🔬 JNCC experts recognised in the @endsreport.com Power List 2026 🌱 Breaking down barriers to make #biodiversity monitoring more accessible for all ... and much more 🔽 🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/JNCC-NN-SignUp
Clean air matters for nature too 🌱 Through JNCC’s APRI programme, we’re improving the evidence base to support decisions that protect habitats from #AirPollution pressures. 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/our-work/air... #NatureRecovery #CleanAirDay #TurningScienceIntoAction #ForNaturePeoplePlanet 🌍
#WeAreRecruiting for a Senior Air Pollution Adviser to help turn complex evidence into clear, policy-relevant advice that supports better decisions for nature across the UK. 📍 Hybrid role (Peterborough, Aberdeen or Cardiff base) 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c... Applications close 12 July #Jobs
The ‘Get an air pollution assessment’ service is now live in Northern Ireland bringing together modelling, habitat data & pollution levels to support consultants, regulators & local authorities in decision making for nature. www.gov.uk/guidance/get... 🧵🔽 #CleanAirDay #AirPollution
It’s #CleanAirDay 🌍 Clean air isn’t just important for our health it’s also crucial for the trees and green spaces around us 🌳 Awareness of how air pollution affects nature is falling, from 61% in 2023 to 44% in 2025 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/news/clean-a...
Lichens – found on trees, walls, and rocks – are sensitive to air pollution, particularly nitrogen and sulphur dioxide 👇 In polluted areas, only a few species can survive Find out more👉 www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/nat... Identify the lichen in your area👉 www.imperial.ac.uk/opal/surveys...
🌍It's #CleanAirDay! Did you know, clean air is important for our health and – it’s crucial for wildlife 🐝Air pollution can change how flowers smell, confusing pollinators 🌿Vehicle emissions can block plant 'airways' 🌱Ammonia pollution can increase the spread of weeds
📢 #WeAreRecruiting a Senior Biodiversity #Economist In this role you’ll: 🔹 Apply economics to real-world environmental challenges 🔹 Work across diverse expertise 🔹 Turn complex evidence into clear, accessible insight Hybrid role | 2-year FTA 📅 Apply by 29 June 2026 🔗 bit.ly/JNCCjob2026031
Celebrating 10 years of the Blue Belt Programme @bluebeltprogramme.bsky.social 🌊 Last week, JNCC colleagues joined partners in London to mark a decade of collaboration with the UK Overseas Territories. #BlueBelt10Years 🧵🔽
The result is lasting: stronger governance, greater capability, and meaningful progress for people and nature across our shared ocean This #WorldOceanDay, it’s a reminder of what 35 years of JNCC expertise can achieve when it’s shared 🌊
💪Together, we’ve supported countries to designate and manage Marine Protected Areas in line with the global 30x30 ambition We’ve strengthened science-policy, enhanced preparedness for marine pollution incidents & developed long-lasting data systems
What does it look like when science crosses borders? 🌍 Over the past five years, JNCC has worked alongside 11 countries, the MMO and @cefasgovuk.bsky.social through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme - delivering impact far beyond individual projects