Planning Ecologist needed in Honiton This is a temporary contract initially paying £41.50ph PAYE The reference number is: 5283765 The successful candidate will provide specialist ecological advice and support to the Ecology and Development Management teams. Providing consultation responses to planning submissions in accordance with national and local plan policy, CIEEM guidance, BS 42020:2013, and planning and ecology best practice and published guidelines. The work will include review of Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain reports and Statutory Biodiversity Metrics, ecological documents submitted to discharge ecological conditions, habitat regulation assessments (HRAs), and providing advice to officers, including Validation, Planning and Ecology Officers when required. There may also be a requirement to support the development of local planning policies by compiling evidence and preparing accompanying reports. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website