Planning Ecologist - Tenders Global

Planning Ecologist

Powys County Council

tendersglobal.net

37 hours, Permanent (Part time hours will be considered)
County Hall, Llandrindod Wells
This is a flexible worker position and therefore the Council offers opportunity to work in an
agile way to include home working.

About the role:

To provide specialist advice on ecology and biodiversity matters relevant to the planning
service.

About you:

  • Have significant experience of biodiversity matters relevant to planning
  • Have experience of delivering excellent customer care
  • Have a sound understanding of planning legislation and procedures
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Be passionate about working for a vibrant rural local planning authority

What you will do:

  • To provide professional advice on biodiversity assisting in the fulfilment of Powys County
    Council’s legal obligations relating to biodiversity.
  • To provide professional advice / training on biodiversity matters to Planning Officers,
    Planning Agents /Applicants, Councillors and the Planning, Taxi Licensing and Rights of Way
    Committee.
  • To undertake when appropriate, EIA screening and give EIA scoping opinions formally on
    behalf of the authority.
  • To undertake biodiversity assessments relevant to the planning process, including HRA
    assessments.
  • To remain up to date with all relevant legislation, appropriate guidance, national
    standards, policies and other good practice.
  • To take the lead in maintaining close working links with Natural Resources Wales and other
    biodiversity organisations.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

Gemma Bufton, Team Leader for Development Management.
Tel: 01597 827505
Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 14/04/202

Find out more & apply

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (tendersglobal.net) you saw this internship posting.

Job Location