Planning Co-ordinator

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Planning Co-Ordinator for a fully remote role supporting ecological projects across Essex. Key responsibilities include coordinating ecological surveys, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing data. Ideal candidates will have a degree in ecology or a related field and strong organisational skills. This position offers professional development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on conservation projects

Professional development and training

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of ecological survey processes and conservation principles preferable.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, including RAMS preparation.

Responsibilities

• Organise and schedule ecological surveys across various sites.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments for all site activities.
• Submit and track access requests for survey sites.
• Input and maintain accurate survey data in internal systems.
• Support the ecology team with logistics and resource planning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Ecological survey processes knowledge

Health and safety understanding

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Degree in ecology or environmental science

Job description

Planning Co-Ordinator

Location: Essex

Employment Type: Full-time - Fully Remote with flexible working

Role Overview

We are seeking an organised and proactive Ecology Coordinator to join our client's conservation team. This role is pivotal in supporting ecological projects across Essex and the surrounding counties, ensuring surveys are delivered efficiently, health and safety standards are met, and data is accurately managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Survey Coordination: Organise and schedule ecological surveys across various sites; liaise with ecologists and contractors to ensure timely completion of fieldwork.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all site activities; ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Access Management: Submit and track access requests for survey sites; maintain communication with landowners and stakeholders regarding permissions.
• Data Management: Input and maintain accurate survey data in internal systems; assist with data quality checks and reporting for project deliverables.
• Administrative Support: Maintain project documentation and records; support the ecology team with logistics and resource planning.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of ecological survey processes and conservation principles (desirable).
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, including RAMS preparation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry systems.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with stakeholders and team members.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in ecology, environmental science, or related field (preferred).
• Health & Safety training (e.g., IOSH or similar) advantageous.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on meaningful conservation projects.
• Professional development and training in ecological practices.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

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