Natural Environment Implementation Advisor

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and
making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council’s Planning Specialist Services
Team as a Natural Environment Implementation Advisor.

The role:

We are seeking a dedicated Natural Environment Implementation Advisor to join our Specialist
Services Team. In this pivotal role, you will:

• lead the monitoring and enforcement of landscape and ecological schemes during the
  construction of Sizewell C and beyond
• protect and promote the natural assets of East Suffolk by ensuring compliance and providing
  advisory support to both Sizewell C Ltd and East Suffolk Council
• offer key support and monitoring to Sizewell C Ltd, its partners, and contractors to ensure
  adherence to relevant landscape schemes and commitments throughout and beyond the construction
  period
• monitor development from a natural environment perspective, from condition sign-off to
  on-site monitoring, ensuring compliance with approved planning permissions.

If you are passionate about the natural environment and have the qualifications and skills
required, we would love to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet all the essential
requirements, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and are keen to consider
applications from all candidates who believe they can contribute effectively to our team.

What you will need:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• a Level 5 qualification or a Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology, Landscape, or a related
  discipline
• working knowledge of legislation and law related to protected species and habitats
• understanding of strategic planning and development management within the town and country
  planning system
• excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen and negotiate confidently.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can
access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear
why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5
  years’ service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing
  initiatives and programmes
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and
  beauty and many other products and services.

The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office
working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss
how that might impact your working arrangements if you were successful, please contact the
recruiting manager listed below. 

To find out more:

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Chris King on:
07796 526546, or by emailing: [email protected]

Closing date: midday, 13 September 2024.
Interview date: week commencing 16 September 2024.

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference
to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East
Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential
for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation.
We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to
ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.