Overview

We are seeking to appoint a focused, dynamic Planning Ecologist with excellent communications skills to support the delivery of development that enhances the built and natural environment in Pembrokeshire.

This is a full time (37hours per week) fixed term (24 months) position.

The post holder will provide specialist advice and information on ecology with regard to the land use planning process and other aspects of biodiversity across the Authority but particularly within Planning, Highways and Infrastructure and projects, and to wider external stakeholders ensuring compliance with related legislation and policy.  The post holder will also provide ecological advice within the National Park’s planning application and pre-application advice processes.

For further information please contact: Rebecca Blackman (Corporate Biodiversity Officer & Conservation Team Leader) on 01437 776376 or email rebecca.blackman@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.

Qualifications

You will hold a degree in Ecology or a related subject with a significant period of relevant experience of work of a similar nature. Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Habitats Regulations and planning legislation and guidance is also essential. You will be an articulate and effective communicator, self-motivated, organised and highly computer literate, including using GIS and databases.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone’s business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

  • Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you’re unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
  • Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
  • Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
  • Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
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