Ecologist (Planning)
Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd

About us

Our client protects the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of a unique natural environment in Wales. Covering 823 miles of diverse landscape, the area is home to over 26,000 people, the highest mountain in Wales and England and the largest natural lake in Wales.

They are now looking for an experienced Ecologist to provide advice to their Development Management section.

The Benefits

- Salary of £28,226 - £33,486
- Working within a majestic environment
- The opportunity to shape the future of the this outstanding habitat

This is a brilliant opportunity for a high calibre planning professional to advance their career within some of the UK’s most breath-taking scenery, making a leading contribution to the developmental future of the area.

Your expertise will play an integral role in advancing the understanding of the special qualities, such as the endemic species, of the region.

The Role

As an Ecologist, you will work closely with the Land Management Directorate, providing advice and consultation. You will assess and provide specialist ecological advice on a range of development and land management proposals within the area.

As you undertake species and habitat surveys, your findings will directly influence corporate and departmental policy and associated supplementary planning guidance. Your reports will be instrumental in providing evidence to hearings, appeals and public enquiries.

Additionally, you will provide ecological input to The North Wales Environmental Information Service (Cofnod) where relevant to the development of the service.

About You

To be considered as an Ecologist, you will need:

- The ability to communicate fluently in both Welsh and English
- Experience of development planning and its application in respect of ecological and biodiversity matters
- Knowledge of current and emerging legislation and policy in respect to ecological and biodiversity issues
- Sound knowledge and experience of habitat management and sustainable land management practices
- To hold an appropriate European Protected Species Licence for bats
- Experience in writing scientific reports, committee reports, proofs of evidence for inquiries and witness statements
- Full, valid driving licence

It would be beneficial to your application to have experience of using GIS applications and systems, as well as a knowledge of the protected species licensing arrangements.

Other organisations may call this role National Park Ecologist, Consultant Ecologist, District Ecologist, Planning Support Ecologist, Wildscapes Ecologist, or Planning Ecologist.

The closing date for this role is 10.00am on the 18th May 2022.

So, if you’re looking to conserve our stunning environment as an Ecologist, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.