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Principal Ecologist
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Ecology Officer
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- Permanent
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North Somerset Council, Kenn, North Somerset
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 2 weeks ago, 22 Dec
Job ref: b9d94ddf9dcc4ee0a440f2d2436a5859
Full Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Principal Ecologist to join our Natural Environment Team. The Natural Environment Team are responsible for managing North Somerset Council-owned trees and the rights of way network, responding to planning applications and delivering the Council's Green Infrastructure Strategy. In this role, you will manage a small ecology team with the work area comprising primarily of prioritising responses to planning applications, compiling reports (including the completion of Habitat Regulation Assessments), providing planning advice and advising colleagues on the Council's major projects. You will also support the Natural Environment Manager with the delivery of the Council's Nature Park initiative and Biodiversity Net Gain on council-owned land.,
- Leading on advice for the emerging Local Plan including developing supplementary planning guidance, helping to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain, collaboration on nature recovery networks and the delivery of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, exploring opportunities for wetland restoration, engaging with colleagues and partners across the West of England and being part of a wide-ranging project to better understand and protect our greater and lesser horseshoe bats and create strategic mitigation habitat.
- Supporting service delivery of the Natural Environment Team Plan and Green Infrastructure Strategy with particular emphasis on professional ecological advice to the Development Management Planning service.
- Providing technical support for the most complex cases to develop and support colleagues in providing professional consultation, direction and support to team members on case work and be a role model for best practice.
- Supporting the curation of ecological records within North Somerset for determination of Planning Applications and Strategic Planning purposes with the support of NSC ICT and GIS Teams. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office will be closed by 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.
- Professional vocational qualification or experience to at least level 6 or above, relevant to the Ecology and the Natural Environment field.
- An understanding of ecological planning issues.
- Experience undertaking Habitat Regulations Assessments.
- Phase 1 Extended Ecological surveys & UK Habitat Mapping and Classification.
- A good understanding of protected species, particularly bats.
- A broad working knowledge of wildlife and the relevant legislation and policy in place to protect and enhance it.
- Ability to manage/organise own work and that of colleagues to meet agreed deadlines.
- Member of CIEEM (or eligible). Desirable Criteria:
- Familiarity with biodiversity net gain.
- Knowledge of the North Somerset and Mendip Bats Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Guidance on Development: Supplementary Planning Document and the associated Habitat Evaluation Protocol (HEP).
- Line management/supervision experience.
- Arboricultural surveys.
North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer: - Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development
- Staff groups
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
- Dedicated Wellbeing Team
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about ecology and who possesses the following skills and experience,