Overview
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the East Suffolk Council’s newly formed Specialist Services Team as an Ecologist.
- East Suffolk Council, Melton IP12 1RT
- £28,672 – £35,745 per annum (career grade)
- 37 hours per week
- Permanent
In this post, you will provide specialist ecological advice to the Planning Service and other Corporate projects to protect and promote the natural assets of East Suffolk. Working with a number of stakeholders, this will include assisting in developing and implementing an approach to Biodiversity Net Gain, reviewing ecological appraisals and mitigation proposals, undertaking Habitats Regulations Assessments (Screening and Appropriate Assessment) to inform decision making and Local Development Documents. Complementing our other planning specialist services you will seek to ensure ecological compliance in development and to further nature conservation and biodiversity in the District.
With a degree (or equivalent) level qualification in Ecology or a related discipline, you will have a good understanding of both strategic planning and development management elements of the town and country planning system, as well as detailed knowledge of legislation and techniques for the conservation, management and enhancement of habitats and species. Confidence in negotiation, the ability to foster robust working relationships and strong analytical skills are all essential for this position.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work.
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Great opportunities for training and development
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 24 days a year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Free car parking (for when you are working in the office)
- Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
Please see our benefits brochure for further information.
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, the majority of our teams are working from home and there are strict social distancing measures in place for the limited number of staff working from our offices. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Desi Reed (Planning Policy and Delivery Manager) on 07920 412781 or James Meyer (Senior Ecologist) on 07825 717073
Closing date: 9am, 15 February 2022.
Interview date: w/c 28 February 2022.
How to apply
Step 1 – Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification
Step 2 – Complete the Supporting Statement template. Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
Step 3 – Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CV’s are not accepted.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.
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