Ecology Officer

Huntingdonshire District Council; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident

Job summary

Huntingdonshire District Council is seeking an Ecology Officer to provide specialist ecological advice across planning and environmental matters, ensuring biodiversity and ecological impacts are considered in development. You will work with planning colleagues, developers, elected members and external stakeholders to balance growth with environmental protection.

You will assess planning applications, contribute to policy development, and support priorities such as Biodiversity Net Gain and Local

Qualifications

• Experience providing ecological advice in planning or development contexts.
• Knowledge of biodiversity net gain and local nature recovery initiatives.
• Ability to work with planning colleagues, developers and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications and development proposals with ecological input.
• Provide expert ecological advice to support policy development.
• Contribute to delivery of environmental priorities and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Biodiversity

Planning advice

Habitat Regulations

Job description

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high quality services to our communities, residents and businesses and this means we need to employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking Local Authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision making.

We want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising) all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Help us create a greener future for Huntingdonshire.

At Huntingdonshire District Council, we're committed to protecting and enhancing the natural environment while supporting sustainable growth across our district. We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Ecology Officer to join our Development Management team and play a key role in delivering our environmental ambitions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ecology professional who wants to influence planning decisions, support biodiversity enhancement and contribute to meaningful environmental projects that will leave a lasting legacy for local communities and wildlife.

About the role

As Ecology Officer, you will provide specialist ecological advice across a wide range of planning and environmental matters, helping to ensure that development proposals appropriately consider biodiversity, nature conservation and ecological impacts. Working closely with planning colleagues, developers, consultants, elected members and external stakeholders, you will support decision-making that balances sustainable growth with environmental protection.

You will assess planning applications and development proposals, provide expert advice on ecological issues, contribute to policy development and support the delivery of key environmental priorities, including Biodiversity Net Gain, Local Nature Recovery initiatives and the Council's response to the Ecological Emergency. You'll also assist with Habitat Regulations Assessments, provide specialist input to planning appeals and enforcement matters, and help ensure the Council meets its obligations under environmental legislation.

This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work on everything from major development schemes to strategic environmental initiatives, making a genuine contribution to the protection and enhancement of biodiversity across Huntingdonshire.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Ecology Officer

Company: Huntingdonshire District Council

Salary: £43,318 to £48,495 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Huntingdon, PE29 3TN

Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Oct 2026

Closing date: 9 Nov 2026

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high quality services to our communities, residents and businesses and this means we need to employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking Local Authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision making.

We want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising) all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Help us create a greener future for Huntingdonshire.

At Huntingdonshire District Council, we're committed to protecting and enhancing the natural environment while supporting sustainable growth across our district. We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Ecology Officer to join our Development Management team and play a key role in delivering our environmental ambitions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ecology professional who wants to influence planning decisions, support biodiversity enhancement and contribute to meaningful environmental projects that will leave a lasting legacy for local communities and wildlife.

About the role

As Ecology Officer, you will provide specialist ecological advice across a wide range of planning and environmental matters, helping to ensure that development proposals appropriately consider biodiversity, nature conservation and ecological impacts. Working closely with planning colleagues, developers, consultants, elected members and external stakeholders, you will support decision‑making that balances sustainable growth with environmental protection.

You will assess planning applications and development proposals, provide expert advice on ecological issues, contribute to policy development and support the delivery of key environmental priorities, including Biodiversity Net Gain, Local Nature Recovery initiatives and the Council's response to the Ecological Emergency. You'll also assist with Habitat Regulations Assessments, provide specialist input to planning appeals and enforcement matters, and help ensure the Council meets its obligations under environmental legislation.

This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work on everything from major development schemes to strategic environmental initiatives, making a genuine contribution to the protection and enhancement of biodiversity across Huntingdonshire.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.