Ecology Team Leader – Permanent

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive planning service in East Midlands seeks an experienced Ecology Team Leader to guide its new ecological team. In this role, you'll provide expert advice on planning applications and regeneration projects, ensuring biodiversity is integrated into developments. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and significant ecology experience, along with excellent communication and organisational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• A motivated and dynamic individual with relevant qualifications.
• Significant experience working in ecology and advising on planning.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead specialist on ecology and biodiversity for planning applications.
• Provide expert advice on strategic regeneration projects.
• Develop partnerships for embedding biodiversity in new developments.

Skills

Ecological legislation knowledge

Biodiversity net gain expertise

Planning application advising

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Staff development

Budget management

Education

Relevant degree (CIEEM chartered membership or equivalent)

Job description

Ecology Team Leader – Permanent

Planning Department

Salary Grade 10 £47,181 - £51,356 per annum

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Overview

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’ll act as the Council’s 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.

Key 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.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact [e-mail].

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.

We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure

To apply please click on the 'apply button' to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.

About The Council

Closing date: 4 January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: week commencing 19 January 2026