Senior Ecologist

Service Care; Stanford on Soar; Hybrid; GBP 6,231,000 - 8,238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Remote work 4 days/week

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting an experienced Senior Ecologist to join the Environmental and Planning team on a temporary basis, offering a flexible hybrid arrangement with one day in the Loughborough office and four days remote.

The role focuses on providing specialist ecological advice for planning, development, biodiversity considerations, and policy support within a local authority context.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation or related discipline.
• Significant professional experience as Ecologist/Senior Ecologist.
• Strong knowledge of UK ecology and biodiversity legislation.
• Experience providing ecological advice within local authority/planning environment.
• Good understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and its application in planning.
• Experience reviewing ecological surveys and mitigation proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in remote/hybrid environment.
• CIEEM membership or working towards membership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist ecological advice to support planning applications, development proposals and other council projects.
• Review ecological surveys, assessments, reports and mitigation strategies.
• Advise on biodiversity, nature conservation and protected species matters.
• Assess the ecological implications of planning proposals and provide clear recommendations.
• Support delivery of biodiversity net gain and habitat enhancement requirements.
• Liaise with planning officers, developers, consultants, landowners and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of ecological policies, guidance and procedures.
• Provide professional advice on environmental legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Help ensure ecological considerations are incorporated into development and land management decisions.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Planning support

Biodiversity conservation

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

UK ecology regulation

Remote work capability

Education

Degree in Ecology or related

Job description

Senior Ecologist Loughborough / Hybrid Working £45.43 per hour PAYE | £60.00 per hour Umbrella inc Holiday Full TimeTemporary Contract 1 Day Office-Based | 4 Days Remote

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority for an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their Environmental and Planning team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist to provide specialist ecological advice and support the authority across planning, development and biodiversity matters. The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with one day per week based in the Loughborough office and four days working remotely .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist ecological advice to support planning applications, development proposals and other council projects.


• Review ecological surveys, assessments, reports and mitigation strategies.


• Advise on biodiversity, nature conservation and protected species matters.


• Assess the ecological implications of planning proposals and provide clear recommendations.


• Support the delivery of biodiversity net gain and habitat enhancement requirements.


• Liaise with planning officers, developers, consultants, landowners and other internal and external stakeholders.


• Contribute to the development and implementation of ecological policies, guidance and procedures.


• Provide professional advice on relevant environmental legislation, regulations and best practice.


• Help ensure ecological considerations are appropriately incorporated into development and land management decisions.


• Prepare clear written reports, recommendations and technical advice for a range of audiences.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation or a related discipline .


• Significant professional experience working as an Ecologist, Senior Ecologist or in a similar environmental role.


• Strong knowledge of UK ecology, biodiversity and nature conservation legislation .


• Experience providing ecological advice within a local authority, planning or development environment .


• Good understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and its application within the planning process.


• Experience reviewing ecological surveys, reports and mitigation proposals.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear professional advice.


• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a remote/hybrid environment.


• Membership of CIEEM or working towards membership would be advantageous.