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Planning Ecologist Technician
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Job Purpose:
To assist the Authority's work in nature conservation, enhancement of the National Park's wildlife and promotion of its biodiversity. Contribute to the formulation of planning policy and guidance and development management casework to ensure compliance with the Authority's statutory obligations and biodiversity duties. Work in partnership with officers and Members of the Authority and other stakeholders in achieving this.
Main Duties
Be a point of contact for ecological matters associated with the planning function of the Authority
Support the provision of professional specialist and technical advice on planning related ecological and biodiversity matters including nutrient issues
Assist the Senior Planning Ecologist with the development of advice, policy and guidance, including the drafting of Supplementary Planning Guidance where appropriate
Provide advice, comment for pre-application enquiries, planning applications and consented developments that affect landscape features, designated sites and features, and priority habitats and species within the timescales set out by the Development Management process
Assist on providing advice when seeking Planning Obligations to secure biodiversity enhancements where applicable. Assist on developing processes and undertake the on-going monitoring of sites to ensure the implementation of biodiversity gains and protected species mitigation secured through the planning process
Assist the Senior Planning Ecologist on providing Appropriate Assessments on behalf of the Competent Authority in relation to potential effects of development on European Designations
Assist on responding to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening and scoping requests in terms of the EIA Regulations in relation to ecological conservation issues and to assist in providing comment on Environmental Statements submitted to the Authority
To represent or assist in representing the Authority as required in public meetings, planning appeals, public inquiry, court cases and giving advice when required by Members in Authority committee meetings
Assist on providing advice, comment and quality control for assessments, method statements and works associated with any Statutory Undertakers overhead or underground transmission or pipeline, in particular works affecting land owned by the BBNPA, landscape features, designated sites and features and priority habitats and species. Assist on providing conservation advice on reinstatement, restoration and any ecological enhancement works (if required) carried out in relation to the work of Statutory Undertakers
Any other duty, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post, as occasionally required by the Director of Planning and Place or the Chief Executive
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Degree or equivalent in Ecology or related subject
Knowledge and understanding of legislation, policy and guidance affecting natural resource management, and development management
Knowledge and understanding of ecology, survey methodologies, habitat management and restoration
Good understanding of how the natural environment is affected by development and how those features can be conserved, restored and enhanced; good understanding of where to source the relevant expert advice from
Good IT skills, including use of MS Office software and Document Management systems
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of organisations and individuals including members of the public, applicants and agents
Ability to work under pressure
An ability to demonstrate organisational and interpersonal skills required to support complex work areas and meet deadlines
Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility in the approach to work as required by the service
Ability to deal diplomatically with the public, National Park Members, staff and other stakeholders
A valid and full driving licence
Welsh Language Level 0
Desirable Criteria
Postgraduate qualification in Ecology or related subject
A minimum of 1 years' experience, ideally within a protected area or local planning authority or conservation organisation, providing conservation policy advice and advice to development management officers in relation to the natural environment
Experience of habitat assessment, management and creation.
Full member of CIEEM (or similar) or working towards meeting this status
An understanding of the principles of SEA, EIA and HRA and the application of the supporting legislation
Basic knowledge and understanding of the planning system, including legislation, procedure and, guidance
A working knowledge of geographic information and spatial modelling systems or a willingness to develop these skills
Welsh Language Level 1
Note on Welsh Language Requirement
Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us.
Closing date: 5 January 2026
Interview date: 13 January 2026
