Role: Natural Environment Officer (Ecology) REF 1739175 Contract Length: 3 months Location: Hybrid/Towcester - 2 days per week on site IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £65 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Natural Environment Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OFFICER To support the provision of appropriate specialist advice on natural environment issues, with a technical specialism in ecology. To support the production and maintenance of an up-to-date suite of policy documents to guide and set high standards for future development in the area, including developing, maintaining and reviewing local plans, neighbourhood plans and other planning policy documents. To support specialist monitoring, research and statistical activities to support the Planning Service SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OFFICER Displays a positive “can do”, proactive and supportive attitude in a team environment Consistently strives for continuous improvement and excellence Time/priority management: high level of proficiency Ability to work under pressure, handle stress and to deadlines Displays good attention to detail and accurate research skills E Verbal: excellent level of professional ability; exhibits a clear and comprehensive verbal style Self-awareness: Ability to communicate and display consistent professional conduct with a wide range of people, in person, by telephone and email including with Senior Management and Councillors Writing: excellent level of professional ability; exhibits a clear and comprehensible writing style in line with Plain English principles Demonstrate effective use of Office 365 (incl. Teams, OneDrive, etc.) or willingness to undertake training during the probation period Good knowledge of planning legislation and guidance Up-to-date knowledge of environmental legislation in relation to ecology matters Developing knowledge of working effectively in a political environment with a range of stakeholders Experience of working in a natural environment field Experience of presenting effectively to a range of audiences Relevant undergraduate degree A member of the CIEEM (or equivalent) or demonstrably working towards APC If you are a Natural Environment Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us About You Not Specified About Us