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Environmental Planning Consultant

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Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield Council Full time

**Job Summary**

Wakefield Council is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to fill the position of Planning Ecologist. As a key member of our Planning Service, you will play a vital role in providing ecological advice on planning applications and supporting the implementation of biodiversity net gain through planning.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Provide expert ecological advice and guidance on planning applications to ensure the protection and enhancement of our natural environment.
  • Assess ecological reports for planning applications, offering insightful feedback, and negotiating with developers to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Support the implementation of biodiversity net gain policies and processes in planning, including monitoring and reporting.
  • Collaborate with the Council's Countryside and Greenspace Service to align efforts in achieving biodiversity net gain and nature recovery goals.

**Requirements:**

  • Hold or be working towards an undergraduate degree in Ecology or a related field.
  • Possess student membership of a relevant professional institute as a minimum.
  • Knowledge of British flora and fauna, and the full breadth of associated habitats and ecosystems.
  • Experience in assessing ecological reports for planning applications, or can demonstrate an equivalent level of theoretical, technical and procedural knowledge gained through study and/or volunteering.
  • Possession of a full driving licence.
  • Experience of using the Defra Biodiversity Net Gain Metric is desirable.

**Why Work for Wakefield Council?**

We value our employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. Our benefits package includes:

  • Flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week.
  • Generous holiday package of at least 29 days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
  • Support and access to high-quality training programs to help you progress in your career.
  • Commitment to staff well-being, including work/life balance, supportive leadership, and workplace support.
  • Access to a range of employee support products.
  • Discounts and subsidies for public transport.
  • Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Excellent benefits package, including discounted membership to our state-of-the-art leisure facilities, free 12-week exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for various retail, entertainment, health, and leisure providers, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.