About us and the role
Stroud district is a vibrant and progressive area with an active development and regeneration sector. It is also an ecological uniquely diverse area which boasts many National, European and Internationally designated habitats and protected species. The District’s landscape is as diverse as its ecological heritage, ranging from the tidal estuary of the River Severn, the Severn Vale and to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds AONB to the East.
The Council is committed to proactively respond to the Climate and Ecological Emergency and has key objectives to protect and enhance biodiversity and become a carbon neutral district by 2030. We are therefore looking to maximise opportunities for biodiversity net gain and nature recovery and this would be an exciting opportunity to have a positive impact and ensure these ambitious targets are fulfilled.
About you
The Council is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced qualified ecologist to join the Development Management service’s specialist environmental team, to help safeguard, promote and enhance the rich biodiversity interests of the district.
You will be the lead officer in biodiversity within the service, providing ecological advice on Development Management issues like planning applications, Biodiversity Net Gain and Habitats Regulations.
You will have a good knowledge of the planning system and be able to provide expert written advice to colleagues, applicants and the general public on a wide range of planning applications and pre-application enquires, ensuring the Council meets its statutory requirements. You will also aid with planning appeals and committee on biodiversity issues when required.
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits please click here for more information :
https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. In line with the Council’s duty to protect children and adults in a vulnerable situation from harm, we are obliged to assess the suitability of individuals for certain posts by undertaking DBS Checks.
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, rural and urban, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website:
Stroud District – The Natural Place
