We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. /*generated inline style */ Organisation   Kirklees /*generated inline style */ Directorate   Place /*generated inline style */ Service Area   Development /*generated inline style */ Hours   37 /*generated inline style */ Number of Jobs   1 /*generated inline style */ Location(s)   Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield, HD1 2NF /*generated inline style */ Position type   Permanent /*generated inline style */ Grade   Grade 10-11 /*generated inline style */ Salary   £37,035 - £42,708 /*generated inline style */  Advert Wording  

The successful postholder is eligible for a Retention Payment (agreed on a recurring annual basis)

Are you looking for an opportunity to work as a Biodiversity Officer and make a difference within Kirklees, whilst still being able to develop your career and have a good work-life balance?

At Kirklees we want to be innovative and creative in the way we work to deliver our service to our communities. We know significant challenges are ahead for the environment and have an opportunity for a Biodiversity officer to help address these within the Planning and Development Management service, focused on protecting and enhancing the varied wildlife of this part of West Yorkshire through delivery of the Kirklees Local Plan.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Biodiversity Officer to work as part of a small team to provide professional advice, guidance, interpretation and evaluation of pre-planning enquiries, planning applications, and appeals in relation to biodiversity issues.

We are looking to appoint an experienced individual at Grade 10-11, the ideal candidate will have/is: 

A relevant qualification in ecology or related subject, and/or experience in the field. Experience of dealing with biodiversity and wildlife conservation in relation to Development Management. Knowledgeable on wildlife law, policy and procedures relating to Development Management Experience in undertaking and interpreting biodiversity net gain assessments including the completion of a Defra based biodiversity metric Strong IT skills to support working with packages such as Word, Excel, and Access as well as specific IT packages. Strong written communication skills to be able to produce clear reports and documentation. Strong numeracy skills to be able to perform accurate financial and arithmetical calculations. Have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and excellent interpersonal skills at all times. An excellent team player and works hard to direct and contribute to team goals. The ability to work flexibly including occasional evenings. Knowledge of ecosystem services and interrelationships with other services and departments. Good knowledge of wider sector / external influences. Experience of partnership working. Experience of representing the ecology and biodiversity to external audiences. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management

If you are interested in a very varied role which gives you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience in to contribute the ever-growing Planning and Development Management division in Kirklees, please apply below!

This posting may end earlier than the closing date shown if we receive suitable applications.

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26 November 2024, 11:55 PM

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