Assistant Ecologist

Overview

The Assistant Ecologist (2 year fixed term appointment) will provide essential support to the more experienced members of the ecology team under the supervision of one of our Principal Ecologists and will also provide support to our Local Environmental Record Centre at Court Hey Park. The role will involve planning work, evidence gathering, data and GIS activities amongst other things. The role therefore offers great opportunity for professional development and a clear career development path to more senior roles within the team once sufficient professional experienced has been gained.

The key responsibilities include:

• Advise on the impact of minor development management casework, on biodiversity, ecology and nature conservation resources on behalf of Local Authorities. Recommend and advise on the acceptability of surveys, method statements, planning conditions, monitoring requirements.
• Be responsible for, co-ordinate and deliver minor development management casework for ecology as directed by the Principal Ecologist (Nature Recovery) and/or Principal Ecologists and/or Development Manager including Three Test Assessments for European Protected Species.
• Assist with co-ordination and development of a consistent Merseyside approach to Local Site (wildlife & geological) systems, including survey, monitoring and reporting to Defra as directed by the Principal Ecologist responsible.

This role suits someone who is ambitious, motivated and passionate about developing their ecology / planning careers and play a leading role in driving nature recovery in our City Region.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.