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Environmental Biodiversity/Ecological Officer

Reed
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8XT

Salary

£18.53 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Biodiversity/Ecological Officer position offers an hourly rate of £18.53 and is a part-time role requiring 1-2 days of work per week.
  • This interim role, lasting 3-6 months, is crucial for processing planning applications while a permanent position is being filled.
  • Candidates should have a strong background in ecology or biodiversity, particularly with experience in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and planning development management.
  • A relevant degree or equivalent experience is required, along with familiarity with the Environment Act and local authority policies.
  • The position allows for hybrid working and provides an opportunity to engage in significant environmental and planning projects.
Biodiversity/Ecological Officer
  • Hourly Rate: £18.53
  • Location: Hybrid (at least 1 day office-based)
  • Job Type: Part-time (1-2 days per week)
  • Duration: Interim (3-6 months)

We are seeking a Biodiversity/Ecological Officer to provide essential biodiversity and ecological support to our team on an interim basis. This role is crucial for processing outstanding planning applications and supporting the team while recruitment for a permanent position is completed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ecological or biodiversity fields, particularly with Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and experience in a planning development management environment.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Provide expert ecological and biodiversity advice to colleagues, applicants, agents, and developers at all stages of planning and development.
  • Process and prioritise planning applications, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and BNG requirements.
  • Support the team with ecological assessments and contribute to the development of environmental strategies.
  • Engage with various stakeholders to facilitate understanding and implementation of ecological policies and practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Relevant degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Ideally CIEMMA qualified or similar professional accreditation.
  • Strong understanding of the Environment Act and its application in relation to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
  • Proven experience in the field, particularly with BNG, capable of offering high-level advice and support.
  • Experience working in a planning development management (DM) environment, dealing with planning applications, pre-applications, and condition discharge details.
  • Familiarity with local authority policies, processes, and procedures is highly desirable.
Benefits:
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement, allowing for a balance between office-based and remote work.
  • Opportunity to contribute to significant environmental and planning projects.
  • Involvement in a critical interim role with potential impacts on long-term environmental planning and conservation.

To apply for this Biodiversity/Ecological Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications, and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.