Senior Practitioner Ecology

Nottinghamshire; West Bridgford; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government organization is seeking a Senior Practitioner in Ecology to join their dedicated team in West Bridgford. This role involves providing expert ecological advice, ensuring compliance with biodiversity regulations, and collaborating on recovery projects. Ideal candidates will be experienced ecologists passionate about environmental conservation, eager to contribute to important ecological programs.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in ecology and biodiversity.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• Ability to work in partnerships for nature recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality ecological advice to the County Council.
• Oversee delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain through planning.
• Work with partnerships to deliver projects for nature recovery.

Skills

Ecological advice

Biodiversity management

Partnership development

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

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Salary

£37,938 - £42,708 per annum

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Hours per week

37

Work Base

County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

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Competency Framework

Tier 6

Number of posts

1

Interview date

24 June 2025

Closing Date

08 June 2025 23:55

Are you an experienced ecologist who could take a leading role in ensuring that the County Council fulfils its duties relating to ecology and biodiversity?

This is a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Ecologist to join our dedicated and supportive team of natural and historic environment specialists. Your significant experience and passion for the natural environment will enable you to provide high quality ecological advice and guidance to the County Council’s plans, policies and programmes; to oversee delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain through the planning system and the enhanced Biodiversity Duty; and to work with existing and new partnerships to develop and deliver schemes and projects for nature recovery.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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