Planning Ecologist — Flexible Role, Biodiversity Net Gain

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid/remote options

Office base in Keynsham

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced ecologist to provide specialist planning ecology advice, ensuring biodiversity net gain is embedded in developments across Bath and the surrounding district.

You will manage your own workload with a high degree of autonomy, work from the Civic Centre in Keynsham with options to travel to Bath and Midsomer Norton or work from home as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or equivalent demonstrated competence.
• Track record of delivering ecological outcomes within planning.
• Strong understanding of national and local environmental policy and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist ecological advice to planning officers on development proposals.
• Ensure biodiversity net gain is considered throughout the planning process.
• Work autonomously to manage your own workload and deliver reliable ecological guidance.
• Support flexible working, with an office base in Keynsham and options to work in Bath, Midsomer Norton, or from home.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Planning knowledge

Policy understanding

Education

Degree in ecology or related field

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced ecologist to provide specialist planning ecology advice, ensuring biodiversity net gain is embedded in developments across Bath and the surrounding district.

You will manage your own workload with a high degree of autonomy, work from the Civic Centre in Keynsham with options to travel to Bath and Midsomer Norton or work from home as needed.