Environmental Conservation Specialist

4 weeks ago

Dulverton, Somerset, United Kingdom Exmoor National Park Authority Full time

Exmoor National Park Authority is a unique and beautiful organisation dedicated to conserving and enhancing the natural and built environment of the National Park.

About Us

We strive to ensure Exmoor has a thriving, living landscape and is a place where people can enjoy and benefit from its special qualities and sustainable communities. As an Environmental Conservation Specialist, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding Exmoor's natural and cultural heritage for future generations.

The Role

You will provide effective and community-focused planning services, managing the impact of developments on Exmoor's special qualities and ensuring they contribute to the social and economic wellbeing of communities. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Processing planning, listed building, and other applications within statutory deadlines
  • Negotiating with applicants and agents to align proposals with policies
  • Acting as the first point of contact for the public
  • Offering guidance and advice in person, on-site, and via letter, phone, and email
  • Drafting reports and presenting them to planning committees
  • Monitoring development sites to ensure compliance with planning conditions
  • Investigating alleged breaches of planning control
About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

  • A degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent experience
  • An RTPI qualification or be working towards it
  • An understanding of National Park purposes and planning in protected landscapes
  • The ability to manage workloads and meet statutory deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work objectively in challenging situations
  • A UK driving licence to travel to remote rural locations without access to public transport
Benefits

This is an incredible opportunity for a dedicated planning professional to join our organisation. As an Environmental Conservation Specialist, you will gain valuable experience, allowing you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the environment and local communities throughout Exmoor.

The estimated salary range for this position is £31,586 - £35,235 per annum, plus benefits including 30 days holiday per annum, paid sickness leave, and a Local Government Pension Scheme.

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