Planning Ecologist

Conservation & Ecology

Location

Town/City

Leicester

Salary Additional Information

£21,591 to £23,838 (pay award pending)

Salary (Minimum)

21591

Salary (Maximum)

23838

Type

Fixed Term and Permanent Roles

Status

Full Time

Level

First Level

Deadline

18/05/2020

Company Name

Leicestershire County Council

Contact Name

Website

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Description

Leicestershire has an ambitious growth agenda, aiming to deliver thousands of new homes, major new infrastructure and employment across the area. This carries massive potential for gains in biodiversity value and improving people’s access to natural places. A key priority for the County Council is to ensure that this growth is delivered sustainably, and that the opportunities to improve our local environment for biodiversity and for access to wildlife are fully realised.

The Ecology team provides advice on biodiversity matters to the County’s Minerals and Waste planning service, to 7 District planning authorities across the County, and to Rutland County Council’s planning service. Following a restructure, we are looking for a Planning Ecologist to work alongside the Senior Planning Ecologist and implement the advisory service.

Planning ecologist

Working Hours:
Full Time,
Permanent,
Hours per week – 37

Location:

County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8RA

Reference:

CE0283

Closing date:

18 May 2020 at midnight

Salary Range:

£21,591 to £23,838 (pay award pending)
You will
have an understanding of
the planning system and how it can impact on biodiversity, and a good knowledge of ecological survey methods. You will understand how to assess the impact of development on wildlife, and how impacts can be mitigated or compensated for.

You will need to demonstrate knowledge of planning policy, legislation and good practice regarding net-gain and other biodiversity matters.
You will engage with members of the public, ecology consultants, planners and developers and other professionals in the environmental sector and will have the confidence and skills to negotiate the best possible outcomes for biodiversity.

Essential Requirements:
Relevant qualification to degree level, or working towards one
Knowledge of national biodiversity policy and legislation
Knowledge of ecological survey and mitigation techniques
Understanding of the planning system related to biodiversity
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