Nutrient Neutrality Project Officer
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
£44,075 to £51,356
About the role
An exciting new role has been created to deliver the Council’s recently awarded £4.09 million River Axe SAC Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund programme. You will be part of the Ecology team within the Council’s Countryside service reporting to the District Ecologist. You will lead on the development and delivery of the River Axe Catchment Nutrient Neutrality Phosphate Mitigation Strategy to ensure that new developments within the River Axe catchment can be delivered in accordance with Habitat Regulations requirements. The role will require identifying and securing projects that will help to mitigate phosphate levels in the River Axe SAC including those areas of the catchment within Somerset and Dorset. You will help to develop a nutrient credit platform for the programme and work towards the implementation of nature-based solutions. Working with a range of partners and stakeholders is also a critical element of the role and ensuring the programme’s success.
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate about wildlife and can demonstrate a high level of adaptability with experience in creating and delivering complex projects. We want someone who can build effective relationships and work hand in glove with our planning service and external stakeholders. xsngvjr You must hold a relevant degree, have professional work experience, and be a member (minimum Associate) of a relevant professional body, e.g., Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) or Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
Closing date: 21 June 2026