Senior Ecology Officer, Inverness

Found in: Talent UK 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Highland Council Full time

Job Description

Post Title: Senior Ecology Officer
 Location: Inverness
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £41, - £44, p.a.

 Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Andrew Puls Email: / Nicole Wallace E-mail:

Job Purpose: You will be the primary point of contact within the Council for all matters relating to ecology.

You will lead the provision of ecological advice to the planning service, developers and agents on a range of development proposals to secure the best outcomes for biodiversity in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidance. You will manage a small team of Ecology Officers ensuring the consistent and proportionate assessment of planning applications, including the review and approval of technical and specialist reports, recommendation of suitable planning conditions and mitigation strategies and the delivery of positive improvements for biodiversity.

You will lead on policy development on matters relating to biodiversity, be responsible for developing and delivering nature networks and prepare responses to local and national consultations as required. You will liaise with both local and national partners and stakeholders and respond to relevant enquiries from Council services, elected Members, developers (including statutory undertakers) and the public.

Please APPLY ONLINE . If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

An honours degree and/or post-graduate degree in ecology or a related discipline. Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal and professional development. Membership of a relevant professional body, i.e. the Chartered Institute for Ecologists. A minimum of 5 years practical experience working in a similar role.  A full UK driving licence or access to transport.

  • Ecology Officer

    Found in: Talent UK 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Highland Council Full time

    Job Description Post Title: Ecology Officer (Planning) Location: Inverness Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Duration: Permanent Salary: £37, - £40, p.a.Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Person: Andrew Puls Email: Job Purpose: As part of a small ecology team led by a Senior Ecology Officer, you will...

  • Senior Ecology/Ecologist

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Energy Jobline CVL Full time

    Senior Ecologist Edinburgh or Glasgow £35-45k Working with a highly professional specialist consultancy focussed on supporting clients towards ‘Net Zero’, we seek to add an experienced professional to the existing strong team. Working with the existing team of ecologists and environmental planning experts, you will support, manage and deliver...

  • Senior Ecology/Ecologist

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Flagship Consulting Full time

    Senior Ecologist Edinburgh or Glasgow preferred £35-45k Working with a highly professional specialist consultancy focussed on supporting clients towards 'Net Zero', we seek to add an experienced professional to the existing strong team. Working with the existing team of ecologists and environmental planning experts, you will support, manage and...

  • Senior Ecology/Ecologist

    7 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Eco Careers LTD. Full time

    Amey Group Information Services Limited The Opportunity We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Ecologist to join our Consulting Sustainable Solutions team. With shared office space in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth, we welcome applications from Ecologists across Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to all ecology related...

  • Senior/ Associate Ecologist

    7 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Huphuphup Full time

    PM259) Senior/ Associate Ecologist - Hup Consulting Jobs com (PM259) Senior/ Associate Ecologist Senior/ Associate Ecologist Alongside the geographical variety, our client works in a range of sectors including the power, mining and minerals and built environment, this includes a project for Scotland’s first New Town since the 1960s! Opportunity...

  • Senior/ Associate Ecologist

    7 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Workingmums Full time

    Our 16 strong Ecology and Biodiversity Team based in Scotland are at the forefront of helping to solve the nature and climate crises.We are very proud of our contributions in the Power/Energy sector alongside our Biodiversity Net Gain work matching SLR's ambitions of Making Sustainability Happen. Alongside the geographical variety, we work in a range of...

  • Associate Director Ecology

    7 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Tetra Tech Full time

    Are you an experienced ecologist with skills in leadership and project management, and looking to further your career in a large, well-respected consultancy without the glass ceiling? Or aspiring to work on a greater diversity of projects where you can continue to develop your technical expertise whilst mentoring and supporting colleagues? Who is Tetra...

  • Principal Housing Officer, Inverness

    Found in: Talent UK 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Highland Council Full time

    Job Description Post Title: Principal Housing Officer Location: Inverness Hours: 35 hours per week Duration: Permanent Salary: HC9 £41, - £44, p.a Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Person: Jonathan Henderson tel: Job Purpose: To assist in the provision of day to day operational management of the...

  • Senior/ Associate Ecologist

    2 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom SLR Consulting Full time

    Our 16 strong Ecology and Biodiversity Team based in Scotland are at the forefront of helping to solve the nature and climate crises. We are very proud of our contributions in the Power/Energy sector alongside our Biodiversity Net Gain work matching SLR's ambitions of Making Sustainability Happen. - We work in the Highlands to the Borders, Dumfries, and...

  • Housing Options Officer, Inverness

    Found in: Talent UK 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Highland Council Full time

    Job Description Post Title: Housing Options Officer Location : Inverness Hours : 35 hours per week Duration : Permanent Salary : £32, - £36, p.a. Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Person : Lyndsey Mateer Tel: Job Purpose : To take a customer based “housing options” approach to help people...

  • Trainee Housing Development Officer, Inverness

    Found in: Talent UK 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Highland Council Full time

    Job Description Post Title: Housing Development Officer (Trainee) Location: Inverness Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Duration: Permanent Salary: HC03 - HC09 £22, - £44, p.a. Salary placing will be placed at the approriate part of the scale. Contact Person: Helen Cameron Tel: Job Purpose: To support the delivery of the Councils affordable...

  • Senior Ecologist

    1 week ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Flagship Consulting Full time

    Senior Ecologist Edinburgh or Glasgow preferred £35-45k Working with a highly professional specialist consultancy focussed on supporting clients towards ‘Net Zero’, we seek to add an experienced professional to the existing strong team. Working with the existing team of ecologists and environmental planning experts, you will support, manage and...

  • Senior Ecologist

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Energy Jobline CVL Full time

    Senior Ecologist Edinburgh or Glasgow £35-45k Working with a highly professional specialist consultancy focussed on supporting clients towards ‘Net Zero’, we seek to add an experienced professional to the existing strong team. Working with the existing team of ecologists and environmental planning experts, you will support, manage and deliver committed...

  • Senior Ecologist

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Flagship Consulting Full time

    Senior Ecologist Edinburgh or Glasgow preferred £35-45k Working with a highly professional specialist consultancy focussed on supporting clients towards 'Net Zero', we seek to add an experienced professional to the existing strong team. Working with the existing team of ecologists and environmental planning experts, you will support, manage and...

  • Senior Ecologist

    9 hours ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom SLR Consulting Full time

    Vacancy No - VN3910 Employment Type - Permanent Contract Type - Full-Time Advert **Job Description**: SLR has an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecological professional to join our European team at SLR’s Senior Ecologist grade and based in one of our central Scotland Offices (Stirling, Glasgow, Edinburgh) (hybrid working available - applicants...

  • Transport Assistant, Inverness

    Found in: Talent UK 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Highland Council Full time

    Job Description Post Title: Transport Assistant Location: Inverness Hours: 35 hours per week Duration: Permanent Salary: HC5 £26, - £28, p.a.Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Person: Laura Carpenter Tel: Job Purpose: To administer contracts and monitor contract costs, performance and usage ...

  • Pensions Officer

    Found in: Talent UK 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Highland Council Full time

    Job Description Post Title: Pensions Officer (Benefits Team) Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness  Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Duration: Permanent Salary: £32, - £36, per annum Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Details: Natasha Oram Tel: Job Purpose:  As a Pension Officer within...

  • Pensions Officer

    Found in: Talent UK 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Highland Council Full time

    Job Description Post Title: Pensions Officer (Systems/Data Team) Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Duration: Permanent Salary: £32, - £36, per annum Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Details: Natasha Oram Tel: Job Purpose: As a Pension Officer...

  • Senior/principal Ecologist

    5 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Rambøll Full time

    We invite you to bring your ecological skills and experience into play as part of our ecology team. You will be key member of the team, working closely with the office ecology lead managing and assisting with a range of projects spanning several sectors. To succeed in this role you must have an appropriate BSc or equivalent qualification and be a Member of...

  • Payroll Officer

    Found in: Talent UK 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Highland Council Full time

    Job Description Post Title: Payroll Officer (Pensions) Location : Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness Hours : 35 hours per week Duration : Permanent Salary : £32, - £36, Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Details: Lindsay Junor Tel: / Natasha Oram Tel: Job Purpose: Supporting the efficient and...