Senior Ecologist Planner: Shape Biodiversity & Growth

Environmentjournal; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits

Job summary

City Of Doncaster Council is seeking a Senior Ecologist Planner to join the Planning Service. You will provide expert ecological advice on a range of developments, act as a key consultee on planning applications, and help deliver biodiversity gains and habitat management.

The role offers flexible working options, including part-time, job-share, and hybrid working, with a focus on work-life balance. Applicants should have strong knowledge of UK habitats and planning policy.

Qualifications

• Experienced ecologist with planning experience and strong knowledge of UK habitats.
• Ability to interpret ecological reports and apply findings to planning decisions.
• Able to lead biodiversity projects and advise on habitat restoration.

Responsibilities

• Act as key consultee on planning applications and provide expert ecological advice.
• Support delivery of biodiversity net gain and environmental monitoring.
• Collaborate with other teams to embed nature into place-making.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Planning liaison

Biodiversity knowledge

Field survey skills

Job description

City Of Doncaster Council is seeking a Senior Ecologist Planner to join the Planning Service. You will provide expert ecological advice on a range of developments, act as a key consultee on planning applications, and help deliver biodiversity gains and habitat management.

The role offers flexible working options, including part-time, job-share, and hybrid working, with a focus on work-life balance. Applicants should have strong knowledge of UK habitats and planning policy.