Ecology Officer
- Employer
- Varnom Ross
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- £60 an hour
- Closing date
- 3 Mar 2025
Job Details
A London-based local authority is looking for an Ecology Officer to play a key role in shaping biodiversity policy and assessing planning applications. This contract offers the chance to make a real impact on Biodiversity Net Gain while working across both the Planning and Sustainability teams.
The Role:
- Provide expert advice on Biodiversity Net Gain in planning applications
- Help develop and implement ecology and sustainability policies
- Work closely with planning officers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure environmental objectives are met
- Conduct site visits and contribute to ecological assessments
Key Details:
✔ Rate: £60 per hour (inside IR35)
✔ Contract: 6 months initially, with a strong chance of extension
✔ Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office or on-site (may reduce over time)
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecology professional looking to influence environmental policy at a local level.
About you:
Experience within Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain is essential, Public Sector experience is preferred but those with solely Private Sector experienced are encouraged to apply as well.
Apply:
If this sounds of interest please get in touch by phone on 07907 648371 or via email will@varnomross.co.uk
Company
Varnom Ross is a specialist recruitment agency based in Central London, matching property professionals with private and public sector clients across the UK’s commercial marketplace.
We pay as much attention to pairing character with corporate culture, as to pairing capabilities with the tasks at hand. We believe the right fit comes from conversations, not algorithms.
Recruitment with us is about a personal experience. Doing things differently, for the benefit of all.
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