What is the job role?
We are looking for an Ecology and Biodiversity Officer to help deliver a high-quality Ecology service in a way that contributes to the achievement of the City Council’s vision and objectives for a growing and sustainable city.
Please note this is a 2 year, fixed term post
In your role you will be:
1. Provide ecological advice and appropriate recommendations in the form of consultation responses, policies, and strategies
2. Identify, develop, and deliver long-term ecological and biodiversity improvement opportunities, including land-based projects, with monitoring and promotion.
3. Support the Ecology and Biodiversity Manager in developing the city’s response to ecology challenges and emerging government legislation
For further information about the role please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join the Council’s Ecology & Biodiversity team. You must have strong technical knowledge of ecological issues coupled with the ability to generate innovative and deliverable solutions. Ideally you will have experience of budget management and delivering complex projects.
You must be able to work using your own initiative, as well as working as part of a large team to demonstrate a One Coventry ethos and a supportive working environment. If this is you then come and join us, be part of the team.
When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement, when writing your personal statement please include the following:
4. Your experience of delivering an ecology-focussed project.
5. Your experience of delivering high-quality presentations or reports.
6. Your understanding of natural capital markets in the planning system
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.