Local Biodiversity Project Officer

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Argyll & Bute Council Full time

Service: Development Policy & Housing Strategy

Closing Date:  Friday 31st May

We have an exciting opportunity for a Biodiversity Officer to join our Development Planning Policy Team based in either Lochgilphead, Helensburgh or Oban. Remote/ Hybrid options will also be considered for this post, although some presence in the office as well as site visits across Argyll and Bute area will be required.

We are looking for a Biodiversity Officer to join our Development Planning Policy Team. You will be responsible for the Biodiversity Action Plan and Monitoring Report, provide ecological advice to the Council, including advising on planning applications, carrying out ecological surveys, and assist with development plan policy, including a review of Local Nature Conservation Sites, SEA and Appropriate Assessments.

Benefits include generous holiday and sick pay entitlement, access to retail and high-street discounts, access to flexible working (Flexi time), Employee Assistance Programme, Group life assurance, unlimited access to the councils eLearning platform to support your personal development, as well as access to the local government pension scheme.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.

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