Ecology Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Hybrid; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexitime to support work-life balance

Hybrid working model

Range of other council benefits

Zusammenfassung

Huntingdonshire District Council is seeking an Ecology Officer to join the Development Management team to provide specialist ecological input on planning and environmental matters across the district.

The role focuses on assessing planning applications for biodiversity and ecological impacts, delivering Biodiversity Net Gain initiatives, and supporting Habitat Regulations Assessments, appeals and enforcement where required. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in ecology, biology, landscape or related discipline.
• Experience in ecology and biodiversity.
• Membership of, or commitment to working towards membership of, a relevant professional body.

Aufgaben

• Provide specialist ecological advice on planning and environmental matters.
• Assess planning applications and development proposals for biodiversity and ecological impacts.
• Support delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain and Local Nature Recovery initiatives.
• Contribute to the Council's response to the Ecological Emergency.
• Assist with Habitat Regulations Assessments.
• Provide specialist input to planning appeals and enforcement matters.
• Contribute to environmental policy development.
• Help the Council meet its obligations under environmental legislation.
• Review environmental reports.
• Present recommendations to senior officers and members.
• Work with planning colleagues, developers, consultants and external stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Ecological advice

Planning system knowledge

Environmental legislation

Communication skills

Presentations

Professional judgement

Ausbildung

Degree in ecology

Jobbeschreibung

Ecology Officer in the Development Management team at Huntingdonshire District Council, giving specialist ecological input on planning and environmental matters across the district. The core of the work is assessing planning applications and development proposals, advising on biodiversity net gain and Habitat Regulations Assessments, and supporting planning appeals and enforcement. The post is permanent and full-time, with hybrid working and an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist ecological advice on planning and environmental matters
• Assess planning applications and development proposals for biodiversity and ecological impacts
• Support delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain and Local Nature Recovery initiatives
• Contribute to the Council's response to the Ecological Emergency
• Assist with Habitat Regulations Assessments
• Provide specialist input to planning appeals and enforcement matters
• Contribute to environmental policy development
• Help the Council meet its obligations under environmental legislation
• Review environmental reports
• Present recommendations to senior officers and members
• Work with planning colleagues, developers, consultants and external stakeholders

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology, biology, landscape or a related discipline

Registration & licences

• Membership of, or commitment to working towards membership of, a relevant professional body

Experience

• Experience in ecology and biodiversity

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of the planning system, sustainable development and environmental legislation
• Confident interpreting ecological information
• Clear, practical advice for a wide range of audiences
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Sound technical knowledge and professional judgement
• Organised, proactive and solution-focused, managing competing priorities

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Working independently and as part of a collaborative team

What’s offered

• Flexitime to support work-life balance
• Hybrid working model
• Range of other council benefits