Overview
Specialist Advisor (Ecology) role at Pembrokeshire County Council. This is a full-time (37 hours per week) permanent position. The post holder will provide specialist advice and information on ecology with regard to the land use planning process and other aspects of biodiversity across the Authority, particularly within Planning, Highways and Infrastructure and projects, and to wider external stakeholders ensuring compliance with related legislation and policy.
We are seeking to appoint a focused, dynamic Planning Ecologist with excellent communications skills to support the delivery of development that enhances the built and natural environment in Pembrokeshire.
Salary and terms
* Grade 8 - £36,363 - £40,777
* Contractual hours: 37
* Basis: Open Ended
* Job category/type: Planning
* Job reference: REQAA6773
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist advice and information on ecology with regard to the land use planning process and other aspects of biodiversity across the Authority but particularly within Planning, Highways and Infrastructure and projects, and to wider external stakeholders ensuring compliance with related legislation and policy.
* Support the delivery of development that enhances the built and natural environment in Pembrokeshire.
* In the role of the Local Planning Authority the Council has the responsibility to maintain and enhance the natural environment and promote the resilience of ecosystems; assess planning proposals to consider implications for protected species and designated sites during the planning process.
Qualifications
* You will hold a degree in Ecology or a related subject with a significant period of relevant experience of work of a similar nature.
* Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Habitats Regulations and planning legislation and guidance is essential.
* You will be an articulate and effective communicator, self-motivated, organised and highly computer literate, including using GIS and databases.
Employment arrangements and collaboration
The post holder will provide specialist advice and information on ecology with regard to the land use planning process and other aspects of biodiversity across the Authority but particularly within Planning, Highways and Infrastructure and projects, and to wider external stakeholders ensuring compliance with related legislation and policy. The post is also subject to a service level agreement with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority to provide ecological advice within the National Parks planning application and pre-application advice processes.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties. This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Other information
Employment checks: Where appropriate for your role, personal information may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other misconduct. You may be refused certain services or employment if such checks reveal issues. Your information will also be used to verify identity. Further details on how your information will be used by us and Cifas can be found at https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying. Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK.
Welsh language skills are desirable; applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
For more details, please refer to the job description above for the vacancy and person specification.
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