Derbyshire is a beautiful and diverse county, with a great variety of habitats spread across our landscapes. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Derbyshire County Council’s Conservation, Heritage and Design Service. The Service consists of officers with expertise in built heritage conservation, landscape architecture, archaeology, ecology, and urban design. It hosts the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Coordination Team as well as the Derbyshire Historic Environment Record. We host the Council’s arboricultural team, lead the council’s work on nature recovery, and are about to publish the Local Nature Recovery Strategy of Derbyshire. We are looking for an experienced ecologist to join our team and work alongside our existing ecologist to provide ecological advice and guidance within the Council. This will include offering advice and support to the Council’s Planning and Countryside Services and supporting our work with partners. The role requires a good working knowledge of ecology and biodiversity, including legislation, good practice, ecological considerations in planning, and biodiversity net gain assessment and delivery through the planning system. What we offer you: 27 days of annual leave plus 5 additional days after 5 years of continuous service Flexi time, allowing up to 2 additional leave days per month Guaranteed annual pay increments Cycle to work scheme Electric/Plug-in hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Discounts at selected county leisure centres Provisional Interview Date:
Week commencing 28th July 2025 Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council, you will have access to a range of rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension, and employee discounts. For more details, click here. We are accepting CVs for this position to make applying easier. Simply click “Apply for this job,” register, and upload your CV. This role currently offers hybrid working options, subject to service needs. There will be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements at interview. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values: being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered, and Accountable. These values reflect who we are, what we stand for as a council, and how we work together to make a positive difference for our employees and residents. Please read any attached documents before applying.
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