Natural Environment Officer

We are seeking a qualified ecologist to provide ecological and Biodiversity Net Gain
(BNG) advice on planning applications, and support other services to deliver projects with
nature in mind.

Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top
quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where
everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value
for Money and Empowerment.

You will have excellent technical knowledge, along with great communication, problem solving
skills to regulate Biodiversity Net Gain as part of the development process. Good botany skills
are desired (FISC 3 or above), with working knowledge of BNG and using Defra’s metric an
essential requirement. Ideally you will hold CIEEM membership, Bat and/or GCN Licenses and have
experience supervising ecological surveys and works affecting protected species.

You join us at an exciting time as our biodiversity work expands, our team is creating
landscape scale habitats on Council and partner land, responding to the Council’s Nature
Emergency and developing a pipeline of opportunities to invest in nature as we lead the
formulation of a Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Cheshire.

Initially this post is fixed term, for 2yrs, but could become permanent, as income from BNG
related fees increases.

We may consider applicants not meeting all criteria at Assistant Natural Environment Officer
level. Grade 7 (SCP 17-23) £28,770 – £32,076. Please make it clear as part of your application
if you wish to be considered at this level.

For an informal chat about the role please contact [email protected].

To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester
Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk

No candidate will meet every single requirement – if your experience looks a little different
from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn
more about you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please
see the Equality
Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which
means that all employees will receive a minimum of £10.90 per hour for all contracted hours.