Overview

Yare House and homeworking
16 hours per week (2 days)Part-timeFixed Term Contract for 18 months

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, with a range of ecological experience, to join our team of Ecologists working within the beautiful Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant environment degree and have a good understanding of environmental and conservation issues relating to wetland and aquatic ecosystems.

Knowledge and experience in undertaking environmental monitoring in aquatic systems and planning practical work across a range of conservation and countryside management situations is essential. The post holder will also be used to working with a varied team in the planning and delivery of practical works, including contractors and operational in-house staff.

The Ecology team provide ecological advice as part of the Authority’s statutory planning function; familiarity of the planning system and consultation responses would therefore be beneficial. You must also possess good IT skills and have a working knowledge of GIS applications.

Desirable skills include livestock management as the role involves working with the Broads Authority’s grazing animals.

If you would prefer an application pack to be sent to you please contact 01603 610734.

Application forms should be emailed when completed to jobs@broads-authority.gov.uk or sent by post to Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY, to arrive not later than 12pm Thursday 04 August 2022.

Interviews will be held in Norwich on Thursday 11 August 2022.

If you would like to discuss this post prior to submitting an application please contact Sue Stephenson, on 01603 756020 or Human Resources, on 01603 610734.

Please note we require a completed application form and will not accept stand alone CVs.

Applicants requiring acknowledgement of their postal application must enclose a stamped addressed envelope.