Biodiversity Net Gain Officer

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is looking for a Biodiversity Net Gain Officer to lead ecological initiatives within their Urban Design team. This permanent full-time role involves developing a Bristol Blue-Green Infrastructure Strategy and providing ecological guidance to various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in ecology and land-use planning. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive benefits including flexible working, and opportunities to contribute to environmental efforts within the city.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave allowance

Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading ecological projects.
• Ability to develop consultation processes.
• Strong communication skills for presenting briefings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a Blue-Green Infrastructure Strategy.
• Provide high-quality ecological advice to stakeholders.
• Work in partnership with external stakeholders to maximize BNG.

Skills

Ecology

Land-use planning

Green infrastructure

Ecological advice

Job description

Full Time, Permanent
Working arrangement: A combination of at home and office based.
We are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead the natural environment section of the Urban Design team within the City Council’s Planning division. This is a permanent post to support colleagues and stakeholders ensure that development secures successful BNG and nature recovery delivery in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Act.
The Biodiversity Net Gain Officer will be part of the Strategic City Planning Team, within the Planning Service. This role would suit a professional with experience of ecology, land-use planning or green infrastructure.
You will contribute positively to the City Council’s corporate efforts to promote and increase biodiversity, ecological recovery and green infrastructure for the benefit of people, nature and prosperity of the city.

Key Elements Of The Role Will Be To:

• Lead on developing a Bristol Blue-Green Infrastructure Strategy
• Provide high quality and timely Ecological advice to officers, councillors, developers and their advisors, members of the public and community groups having regard to relevant legislation, planning policy, guidance, standards and best practice
• Develop effective consultation processes that help to ensure that blue-green infrastructure is embedded within the delivery of growth and regeneration
• Present briefings to senior managers and politicians
• Report to DEFRA on BCC statutory BNG performance in line with government guidance
• Work in partnership with colleagues and external stakeholders to promote and maximise BNG

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

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To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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