Ecology Officer: Biodiversity & Planning Specialist Hybrid

Huntingdonshire District Council; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexitime

Job summary

Huntingdonshire District Council is seeking an Ecology Officer to advise on ecological issues in planning and development projects across the district. You will work with planning colleagues, developers and external stakeholders to protect biodiversity and deliver environmental priorities.

The role supports biodiversity enhancement, habitat assessments and policy development, contributing to strategic environmental initiatives and the council's environmental ambitions.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology, biology, landscape or related discipline with membership or progress toward a professional body.
• Experience in ecology and biodiversity and understanding of planning system and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist ecological advice across planning and environmental matters to balance growth with protection.
• Assess planning applications and contribute to policy development and ecological monitoring.
• Support Biodiversity Net Gain, Local Nature Recovery and Ecological Emergency responses.

Skills

Ecology

Biodiversity

Planning knowledge

Communication

Education

Ecology or related degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

Huntingdonshire District Council is seeking an Ecology Officer to advise on ecological issues in planning and development projects across the district. You will work with planning colleagues, developers and external stakeholders to protect biodiversity and deliver environmental priorities.

The role supports biodiversity enhancement, habitat assessments and policy development, contributing to strategic environmental initiatives and the council's environmental ambitions.