Senior Planning Ecologist & Nature Policy Advocate

Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management; Malpas; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working options

Employer pension contribution up to 7.

Job summary

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Principal Planning Ecologist to lead ecological input on planning and policy. You will analyse planning, policy and infrastructure proposals, expose risks to nature and turn complex evidence into clear, powerful action.

You will produce consultation responses, briefings and technical reports; support campaigns with science and policy firepower, working with planners, regulators, experts and partners to push for nature-positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior or principal ecologist or planning ecologist with technical credibility.
• Ability to analyse planning, policy and infrastructure proposals.
• Strong report writing and consultation skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce bold consultation responses, briefings and technical reports.
• Support campaigns with rock-solid science and policy firepower.
• Collaborate with planners, regulators, experts and partners to push for nature-positive outcomes.

Job description

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Principal Planning Ecologist to lead ecological input on planning and policy. You will analyse planning, policy and infrastructure proposals, expose risks to nature and turn complex evidence into clear, powerful action.

You will produce consultation responses, briefings and technical reports; support campaigns with science and policy firepower, working with planners, regulators, experts and partners to push for nature-positive outcomes.