Job Description
Senior Ecologist - Ebley Mill - StroudReference: REQ0189Description: Are you enthused about nature recovery and biodiversity? Do you thrive in a busy and dynamic environment where your ecological expertise can make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking an experienced Senior Ecologistto join our Planning Department and in return we will give you flexibility in your working week, 2 paid wellbeing days and a generous annual leave allowance, significant pension contribution along with an extremely supportive environment to work in.This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable development across our beautiful district, rich in natural heritage and ecological value. You will be working to ensure development within the district adds to our nature recovery programme.What You’ll Be Doing:Leading ecological input into planning applications, ensuring developments support biodiversity and comply with legislation.Championing Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), helping to embed it into planning policy and practice.Line managing and mentoring a talented team including an Ecologist and a BNG Officer.Collaborating with planners, developers, and stakeholders to deliver nature-positive outcomes.Driving innovation and best practice in ecological assessment and nature recovery.Working wit...