Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: Grade 11 £40,777 to £45,091 per annum
Hours per week: 37
Vacancy ID: 287988
Employment Location: Green Lane Offices, Spennymoor (hybrid working options available)
Post Number: NE25-104B
Number of posts: 2
Closing date: 17 November
Further Information
We are looking for individuals with good habitat and species survey skills, experience of the planning system, the statutory metrics and the principles of Biodiversity Net Gain.
What Is Involved?
You will assist Environment and Design in delivering an integrated service across the disciplines of Ecology, Landscape, Heritage and Archaeology. You will support the Ecology Team in delivering specialist ecological services across the Council, including advising on development management and spatial planning, wildlife legislation, project development and land management. You will promote the integration of biodiversity issues into the work of the authority in line with its statutory duty under section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) and the Environment Act (2021).
We encourage you to contact Stuart Priestley, Ecology Manager via email at stuart.priestley@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
What Will I Need?
You will need a Degree in Ecology or other relevant subject. You should have substantial experience of habitat and species surveys, condition assessments and site evaluation or proven experience working within the sector. You will have excellent knowledge of protected species and wider UK and international wildlife legislation and experience of the development management planning system gained through ecological consultancy, working for a Local Planning Authority or other relevant mechanism. Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
Interviews
Interviews will be held week commencing 1 December 2025. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
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