Overview

This is one of two exciting opportunities to join the environment team, within a busy multi-disciplinary coastal management team managing coastal flood and erosion risk on the south coast.

This role will join colleagues in providing technical support on Planning and Marine Licence Applications within highly sensitive and designated environments on a variety of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM), habitat creation and allied projects. We are looking for applicants who have a passion for the coastal environment and understand the careful balance between this and the need for FCERM. Applicants should have experience of managing or supporting the delivery of complex ecology based projects in environmentally sensitive areas.

The roles will involve supporting senior staff in the delivery of ecology advice including planning and undertaking ecological surveys and ecological supervision at both a project and plan level. Other key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with the coordination of ecological mitigation measures in support of FCERM projects.
  • Supporting the preparation of technical reports and assessments including PEAs, BNG metrics/strategies, BMEPs, and EIA chapters.
  • Working collaboratively with project teams to help deliver ecological deliverables on time and to high standard.

Key competencies and experience include:

  • A good knowledge and experience of Habitats Regulations Assessment, Wildlife Legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements, experience of best practice ecological surveys and BNG. Holding protected species survey licenses would be an advantage.
  • Good experience of supporting ecological assessments at project and/or plan level, ideally in the FCERM sector.
  • Ability to contribute to clear and accurate technical writing.
  • Working towards or holding membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or a similar environmental body.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; with experience of communicating confidently with regulators and stakeholders.
  • Being organised with proven ability to multi-task and handle several projects simultaneously.
  • Proactive and motivated with an ability to problem solve working both as a team and individually.
  • Project management experience including use of project management tools would be advantageous.
  • Technically competent with familiarity with standard software applications, experience with GIS, would be an advantage.

You will require a degree or post-graduate degree in ecology/environmental related discipline and suitable experience. This is a career graded post with the opportunity to progress through career grade. The initial salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

What we offer:

  • Career grade D-H £27,254 to £51,356 per annum
  • Generous Leave Allowance
  • Free Parking
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
  • Family Friendly Packages
  • Role specific training for career development
  • A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 

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