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Principal Ecologist

Uttlesford District Council (Essex)

Uttlesford District Council (Essex) logo

Saffron Walden, Stansted and Little Canfield Essex (Hybrid)

Temporary, Full time

No DBS check required

Salary £44,428 to £47,420

37 hours


We are looking for a Principal Ecologist to lead on providing specialist ecological advice to all aspects of the Planning Service. You will have experience of environmental policy and legislation and ideally have experience of this in a planning and development context. The role will give you the opportunity to work on and provide advice on a variety of protected species surveys, EIA processes and guide habitat restoration and design across the district.

You will bring your excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence negotiations and provide advice to planners, elected Members and developers. You will sit within a high-performing and diverse specialist team with additional support from Ecologists at the County level.

This role would be ideal for someone who has undertaken an environmental or zoology degree, would enjoy a mix of office and field-based work, and could influence the future of the district.

Benefit package for the above post includes:

  • Hybrid Working
  • Flexi-time
  • Paid holidays
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (6.5% employee and 22.2% (employer))
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Vine extras – Employee discount scheme
  • Paid professional subscription
  • Learning and development opportunities

For an informal discussion please contact Ann Howells, Business & Performance Manager, on 01799 510468.

Please apply online via our recruitment link https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers

Closing date for completed applications is Monday, 26 August 2024


Closing date: Mon 26/08/2024 at 23:55
Job reference: UDCE/24/288172
Vacancy downloads:

Job_Pack_-_Principal_Ecologist.pdf

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