Assistant Ecologist

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

agile working

generous annual leave entitlement

plus bank holidays

an additional day at Christmas

access to Vivup benefits and discounts

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an Assistant Ecologist to support the delivery of the district-level licence for great crested newts (GCN) across Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull. You will work with the NatureSpace Partnership, developers and the team to provide ecological planning advice and identify constraints in planning applications.

You will assist with compliance, enforcement, and the creation of compensatory habitats, while guidance and training are provided.

Qualifications

• A good knowledge of great crested newt ecology and planning application processes would be an advantage, but training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the district-level licence for GCN across Warwickshire, Coventry & Solihull local authorities.
• Identify constraints within planning applications and advise on compliance and enforcement measures.
• Support creation of compensatory habitats and provide guidance to developers and team members.

Skills

GCN ecology

Planning processes

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Assistant Ecologist(£29,542 -£32,046)Full time,Temporary 12 months

Now is the time to work for Warwickshire County Council; the firstCouncilto deliverBiodiversityNetGainandat the forefrontofothernaturemarkets, thenextbeingDistrictLevelLicencingforgreat crestednewts(GCN).

We are looking for an officer to support the delivery ofaNatureSpacePartnershipGCNdistrictlevellicenceacross Warwickshire,Coventry & Solihull local authorities.

You will work closely withtheNatureSpacePartnership,developers, private sector ecologists, andthe wider team to provide a complete package of supportforthe delivery ofthedistrictlevellicencefor GCN.You will raise awareness of the scheme within the local planning authorities, understand planning and licensing requirements, and monitor and advise on compliance and enforcement measures.You’llbecovering everything fromidentifyingGCN constraints within planning applications, to supporting the creation of compensatory habitats. To do thisyou’llbe providing guidance to both developers and team members.The post is an excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of ecological planning advice.

Agood knowledge ofgreat crestednewt ecology and planning application processeswould be an advantage, but all guidance and training will be given.

You will be joining a dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced teamcomprising14 ecological officers,fivehistoric environment officers, andtwolandscape architects.

General Information

We are looking for candidates who can integrate well with the existing team, bringing their current skills and an enthusiasm to expand theirexpertise. Our workforce training plan supports active progression from apprentices toService Managers,following the respective chartered institute competency frameworks (or equivalent).

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At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training,skillsand infrastructure.Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council isa great placeto work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement.The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit:Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund

• agile working
• a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government
• generous annual leave entitlement
• plus bank holidays
• an additional day at Christmas
• access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice inaccuratespoken English to the public.

If you are applying for this role on a secondmentbasisplease ensure you have permission from your line manager.

To discuss the role please contact Ben Wood on [e-mail]

Closing date:25th September 2026
Interview date: 6th October 2026

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more