Biodiversity and Ecology Officer

Biodiversity and Ecology Officer

Planning Policy and Planning Development Business Units

Salary NS11 £36,648 - £38,223 per annum, pay award pending*

37 hours per week, permanent

Do you have a passion for biodiversity and ecology?

Then this could be the role for you!

Working as a Biodiversity and Ecology Officer you will have a wide variety of opportunities including supporting the Lead Officer on biodiversity net gain and the development and implementation of biodiversity projects and initiatives across the District.

You will work across two Business Units Planning Policy and Planning Development - advising on the ecological implications of development, strategic planning and other proposals; ensuring the planning authority complies with wildlife legislation, policy requirements and duties, to effectively protect and enhance the Districts biodiversity.

Working across the Council, the postholder will support the development of a strategic approach to, and operational engagement with, protection and enhancement of biodiversity within the context of the Councils statutory role as the local planning authority, and where appropriate as a landowner and scheme developer.

The postholder will also deputise for the Lead Officer in their absence.

You will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and organised.The post offers an ability to engage with, and learn from, more than 30 professional team members formed by Development Management, Enforcement, Conservation and Planning Policy colleagues.

You will possess a Level 7 qualification in a relevant environmental discipline or equivalent experience in a relevant specialist discipline along with at least a Level 4 Botanical Society of Britian and Ireland (BSBS) Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 5 desirable.

Were an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers.We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees.We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.

Flexi scheme.

Hybrid working.

A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.

Family-friendly benefits.

One days paid volunteering leave.

Lifestyle benefits platform.

Funded health cash plan.

Free car parking*

£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

Foran informal discussion about this post please contact Nick Law, Biodiversity and Ecology Lead Officer or Oliver Scott Assistant Business Manager Planning Development) via 01636 650000.

*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026.

* Pay Award £1290 from 1April 2024 is still under negotiation

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declared disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

Closing date:Tuesday 15 October 2024

Interviews will be held on the 29 October 2024

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