Ecology Officer

Ecology Officer
Location:
The designated office base is Abbey House, Abingdon. The councils operate in a truly flexible, and hybrid way where the focus is on outcomes not where you work.
Salary:
£42,576 to £48,530 per annum
Hours:
Full time, 2-year fixed term contract
South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils are seeking an experienced ecological professional to work within the councils Ecology Team. This is an exciting and varied role working with other specialist advisors who are helping to shape the future environment of southern Oxfordshire.
The successful candidate will have professional experience of working as an ecologist or environmental manager and be able to demonstrate a sound practical knowledge in all aspects of ecology and related legislation.
You will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team including Tree Officers, Heritage Officers, Urban Designers and Landscape Architects. You will have a wide range of experience and skills, including experience of working with local authorities and ecological consultants.
Duties will include:
Providing ecological advice to planning colleagues in relation to small and medium scale development proposals, negotiating with developers and defending planning decisions at appeals.
Practical species and habitat surveys skills.
Providing specialist advice in ...