Senior Natural Environment Officer (Ecology)
Towcester
Contract
£65 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Senior Natural Environment Officer (Ecology)
Remote or on-site: 3 days remote, 2 days on-site (Hybrid, based in Towcester)
We are particularly keen to recruit someone who has experience of working in local government as an ecologist and commenting on planning applications as part of that role
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To support the provision of appropriate specialist advice on natural environment issues, with a technical specialism in ecology.
To support the production and maintenance of an up-to-date suite of policy documents to guide and set high standards for future development in the area, including developing, maintaining and reviewing local plans, neighbourhood plans and other planning policy documents.
To support specialist monitoring, research and statistical activities to support the Planning Service.
Displays a positive “can do”, proactive and supportive attitude in a team environment
Time/priority management: high level of proficiency
Ability to work under pressure, handle stress and to deadlines
Displays good attention to detail and accurate research skills
Verbal: excellent level of professional ability; exhibits a clear and comprehensive verbal style
Self-awareness: Ability to communicate and display consistent professional conduct with a wide range of people, in person, by
telephone and email including with Senior Management and Councillors
Writing: excellent level of professional ability; exhibits a clear and comprehensible writing style in line with Plain English principles
Demonstrate effective use of Office 365 (incl. Teams, OneDrive, etc.) or willingness to undertake training during the probation period
Specialist IT skills: DEF MasterGov or other planning related system, QGIS or other mapping software, and ERP Gold (or other comparable system)
Good knowledge of planning legislation and guidance
Up-to-date knowledge of environmental legislation in relation to ecology matters
A good understanding of the Local Plan system, including the role and content of national and local policy
Developing knowledge of working effectively in a political environment with a range of stakeholders
Experience of working in a natural environment
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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer