Ecology Team Leader

Bassetlaw District Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Ecology Team Leader to spearhead a new ecology team. The role involves providing expert advice on ecological matters for planning applications and strategic projects while ensuring biodiversity in new developments. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, strong knowledge of ecological legislation, and significant experience in the field. A competitive employee benefits package is offered, including generous holiday and free healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Experience advising on planning applications.
• Ability to support and develop staff.
• Managerial experience in ecology-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialist on ecology and biodiversity for planning.
• Provide expert advice for planning applications and projects.
• Build partnerships with organizations for biodiversity in development.

Skills

Knowledge of ecological legislation

Conflict-resolution skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree and chartered membership of CIEEM or equivalent

Job description

This is a fantastic time to join an ambitious, innovative and award-winning Planning Service.

We are looking for a motivated, experienced and dynamic Ecology Team Leader to help us establish our growing ecology team.

You will act as the Councils lead specialist on ecology and biodiversity, provide expert advice for a wide range of planning applications and strategic regeneration projects, as well as help progress planning policy documents.

You will have the opportunity to develop and build strong partnerships with a wide range of organisations at national, regional, and local levels to ensure biodiversity is embedded appropriately in new development in the district.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree (and chartered membership of CIEEM or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of ecological legislation, biodiversity net gain, and planning processes
• Significant experience working in ecology, including advising on planning applications
• Excellent communication, organisational, and conflict-resolution skills
• The ability to support and develop staff, manage budgets, and represent the Council at formal examinations or inquiries

You will also be committed to continuous professional development and helping us drive service improvement.

Benefits

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.