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Job Title: Ecology Adviser Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the natural environment? Would you like to play a key role in shaping the future of biodiversity and placemaking across Hertfordshire?We’re seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our friendly and knowledgeable LEADS team (Landscape, Ecology, Archaeology, Development &amp; Sustainability). This is a fantastic opportunity to influence planning and development decisions, ensuring ecological considerations are embedded at every stage.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Ecologist, you will provide expert advice to Hertfordshire’s planning authorities and developers, helping to ensure that biodiversity, habitat protection, and ecological enhancement are central to planning decisions. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Reviewing planning applications and local plans to assess ecological impacts.</li><li>Supporting the implementation of deliver Biodiversity Net Gain and helping to deliver the Local Nature Recovery Strategy.</li><li>Advising on site surveys, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for ecological enhancement.</li><li>Collaborating with planners, developers, and designers to promote nature-positive outcomes.</li><li>Representing the natural environment in policy-making, master planning, and placemaking discussions.</li><li>Engaging with local and national networks, including ALGE and CIEEM.</li></ul>This is an exciting time to join us, as new legislation and strategies are raising the profile of ecology in national and planning government. You’ll have the opportunity to influence real change and contribute to a greener, more sustainable Hertfordshire.<h4>About you</h4>Essential Requirements:<ul><li>18 month professional ecological experience in planning or consultancy</li></ul><ul><li>Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in ecology or a related field.</li></ul><ul><li>A strong understanding of UK environmental legislation, planning policy, and protected species.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain, Local Nature Recovery Strategies, and protected species legislation.</li><li>Experience and familiarity in habitats assessments, surveying and reports.</li></ul><ul><li>Passionate about promoting the value of the natural environment in planning and development.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and speak confidently to a range of audiences.</li><li>Comfortable working across teams and organisations to deliver shared goals.</li><li>Ability to negotiate and take a pragmatic approach to ecological outcomes.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li></ul><ul><li>Hold a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Postgraduate qualification in ecology, biology, or environmental planning.</li><li>Experience with GIS and ecological data analysis.</li><li>Familiarity with biological recording networks and stakeholder organisations (e.g. Natural England, Environment Agency).</li><li>Understanding of how nature and culture intersect in placemaking and policy.</li><li>Have a working knowledge of the planning system.</li><li>Evidence of any relevant conservation and/or habitat management experience.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:daniel.phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Simon.Richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Simon.Richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Ecology Adviser

Job Title: Assistant Ecology Adviser Starting Salary: £31,536 progressing to £34,433 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the natural environment? Do you want to make a real difference to biodiversity and ecology in one of the UK’s most diverse counties? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Ecology Adviser to join our growing expert team of ecologists. You’ll be part of the LEADS team (Landscape, Ecology, Archaeology, Development &amp; Sustainability), working collaboratively across environmental disciplines to ensure ecology is at the heart of planning decisions and growth across Hertfordshire.This is an exciting time to join us, as we implement Biodiversity Net Gain and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy—transformative initiatives that are elevating the role of ecology in planning, placemaking and set against the backdrop of climate change. You’ll help shape the future of our county’s natural spaces, contributing to a legacy of sustainability, ecological resilience and climate mitigation. At the same time, as an Assistant Ecologist, you will be starting the first steps for a rewarding career in ecology, further enhancing your academic knowledge and applying it in a real life situations. You will be provided with training and guidance from our seniors as well as external opportunities on a range of topics such planning principles to botanical ID practice to site visits to Bats and Artificial Lighting courses and species identification.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Supporting the interpretation and assessment of ecological reports, with guidance from senior colleagues.</li><li>Ensuring planning decisions are informed by up-to-date biodiversity legislation, policy and guidance.</li><li>Conducting site visits and ecological fieldwork to assess habitats and inform biodiversity net gain calculations.</li><li>Liaising with planners, developers, landowners and conservation partners to provide ecological advice.</li><li>Preparing reports and contributing to service-level agreements and policy development.</li><li>Responding to public and stakeholder enquiries, helping to raise awareness and understanding of ecological issues.</li><li>Championing sustainability and ecological best practice across the Council’s work.</li></ul> <h4>About you</h4>We’re seeking someone with a strong foundation in ecology or natural sciences, and a genuine passion for the natural world. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have relevant experience, we’re interested in your enthusiasm and commitment to ecological conservation.Essential:<ul><li>A degree (or equivalent) in a natural science or relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience.</li><li>Sound understanding of ecological principles and biodiversity.</li><li>Ability to analyse ecological data and reports, and communicate findings clearly.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Willingness to learn and collaborate with experienced team members.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Vocational ecological qualifications or working towards protected species licences.</li><li>Experience with biological recording and voluntary ecological networks.</li><li>Familiarity with GIS and ecological databases.</li><li>Understanding of key environmental stakeholders (e.g. Natural England, Environment Agency).</li><li>Understanding and knowledge of the Biodiversity Net Gain</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:simon.richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Assistant Ecology Adviser

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Chelmsford’s Public Health and Protection Services is looking for an Environmental Health Officer to join their Housing Standards Team. If you are interested in a field of Environmental Health and wish to have a real impact on quality of life, look no further than housing standards. As we get set to embrace the introduction of the new Renters Rights&nbsp;legislation,&nbsp;we can promise you an interesting, varied and challenging workload.
The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to deal with a complete range of housing regulatory activities including complaint investigation and enforcement, the assessment and licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation and caravan sites as well as assisting with the monitoring of remediation of mid and high rise buildings.
The role requires comprehensive knowledge of housing legislation, guidance and HHSRS – however support and additional training will be available.We always aim to provide the highest standards of customer service, therefore the post holder will need to possess excellent communication and organisational skills to manage what will be a diverse and demanding workload.
A full driving licence is required for this role and the nature of the work means that you will need to undertake some activities outside normal office hours. Council Chelmsford City Council operates a flexible working day based on 37 hours per week.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter" target="_blank">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable&nbsp;groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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