Ecologist

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we need to employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our **icare** values (**Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising**), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

**Job details**:
There has never been a better time to join HDC, we have ambitious plans to improve the quality of life and well-being of our residents by creating a better Huntingdonshire for future generations. Come help us realise our goals

We have an exciting new role that offers an inspiring, entry-level opportunity for an Ecologist to embed themselves in our highly motivated Open Spaces team to deliver improved biodiversity across Huntingdonshire.

You will be responsible for ensuring that biodiversity audits and advice for council parks and open spaces are delivered.

As a key point of contact for ecology advice for our Biodiversity for All programme, you will be a critical connection between the programme and local landowners, Town/Parish Council, and other stakeholders. Enabling the delivery of measured biodiversity improvements within the District.

You will be integral in supporting the delivery of the programme including project support and delivery.

Using your demonstrable knowledge of British habitat management and Ecological surveying techniques and a good understanding of wildlife law. Particularly where it applies to protected species, you will use your experience to advise on habitat management, carry out Ecological surveys and create audit reports.

Using your analytical skills, you will present written information in a structured and balanced way ensuring complex information is communicated to a wide audience.

With excellent interpersonal skills you will inspire confidence at all levels and be skilled at cultivating strong working relationships with the many stakeholders you will have contact with.

A natural networker, you'll be known for your reliability, attention to detail and organisational skills alongside a collaborative and proactive approach, and ability to work effectively on your own initiative.

We recognise how important a healthy work-life balance is. Our hybrid work model enables colleagues to work remotely whilst allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, we offer a truly flexible place to work.

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