Job Description
Company Description
Advance Northumberland is a diverse property investment and development business that supports Northumberland County Council by delivering opportunities to enhance prosperity, tackle inequalities, and drive economic growth. Wholly owned by Northumberland County Council, Advance Northumberland serves as the primary regeneration delivery vehicle. The organization employs a wide range of investment, development, and regeneration capabilities to shape places and promote economic growth and prosperity in Northumberland.
Role Description
We are looking for a Senior Ecologist to lead and grow our Ecology and Sustainability team, based at our head office in Ashington. The Senior Ecologist will be responsible for the following areas:
·Lead, develop and promote the Group’s Ecology Service and in particular the newly formed Habitat Bank business
·Undertake or oversee Environmental and Ecological Assessments
·Provide advice concerning the ecological implications of proposed developments and planning applications to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy and to further nature conservation across the Group.
·Provide advice concerning the conservation and enhancement of ecological resources to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy and to further nature conservation and sustainability.
·Provide advice on options to deliver the most appropriate outcome at any site to balance the maximization of beneficial ecological and financial outcomes
·Approve or devise briefs for assessments, studies and mitigation works necessitated by planning conditions
·Approve or devise specifications for ecological works to be carried out by internal or external contractors
·Support the delivery of the Group’s Sustainability targets conducting field work, performing environmental impact assessments, and reporting on wildlife and botany observations. Additional responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, supervising projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant environmental regulations and standards.
Qualifications
* Experience in Field Work, especially related to Wildlife and Botany
* Skills in Report Writing and Environmental Impact Assessment
* Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and standards
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Relevant professional qualifications or certifications
* Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and have been nationally recognised for this. Apart from the competitive salary and performance related incentive scheme, we also have fantastic benefits. We focus on our colleague’s health, wealth, and lifestyle.
Whilst working for us, you are eligible to receive a range of benefits, such as:
Annual leave - Start with 26 days, increasing to 31 days with service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too!
Pension - Generous employer contributions of 8%. You pay 2%, although you can choose to pay more if you want.
Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per recruited referral), and our Cash plan App with discounts and cashback at top retailers. Free on-site parking at all locations.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 support, GP services, mental health support and, dental and optical plus a range of other health therapies. We also have a cycle to work scheme and home electronics schemes, both of which are salary exchange, so you pay less Insurance. We have extensive health campaigns from our award-winning Better Health at work team. You will have the opportunity to join our private health care scheme on completion of probation.
Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, through NHS Fleet.
Private Health care - on completion of your probation period, you will have the option to join our Private Healthcare scheme amd will receive generous occupational sick pay.
You also gain access to our Cash Plan App, which includes discounts and cashback at various top retailers, and free on-site parking at all locations.
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