Senior BNG Consultant

Victoria Hall, 37 Stafford Road, Sheffield, S2 2SFJob Type37.5 hours per week, 1 FTEPermanent subject to business performanceClosing DateInterview DateAbout the roleWe are currently in the process of expanding our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services
and this role will therefore be pivotal in this development. BNG services are currently overseen by our BNG Officer, but to support this expansion, we’ve recognised the need to create a dedicated post for a Senior BNG Consultant in order to help deliver our BNG services .An ecology focused BNG consultant will enable Wildscapes to expand our BNG expertise and services and to respond to the demands of mandatory BNG. This role will support the BNG Development Officer in delivering and developing the BNG Hub
and to assist in the delivery of all aspects of the BNG Hub .We will consider applications wishing to work 30 – 37.5 hours a week.Wildscapes, along with parent company, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust , is working hard to increase diversity across the organisation. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates from ethnic minority candidates.Key ResponsibilitiesPrimarily responsible for conducting BNG baseline assessments.– Conducting BNG assessments and ecological surveys
to identify biodiversity and habitat types on sites and their BNG potential (both offsetting sites and development sites)– Carrying out BNG metric calculations– Preparation of BNG reports for both offsetting sites and development sites– Working on both Trust owned and managed land and on other landowners landBiodiversity Planning– Develop BNG plans and strategies for a wide range of projects. Collaboration with project teams, clients and relevant stakeholders to development most effective plans– Development of Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans for BNG sitesAssist the BNG Development Officer in implementing and developing the BNG Hub Undertake BNG fieldwork, including site surveys and monitoringAdopt a key role in BNG project such as in producing BNG assessment reports, habitat management and monitoring plans and BNG strategy plans for a wide range of projectsOffer vital support on land management advice, habitat restoration advice, development of Habitat Management and Monitoring PlansHow to ApplyFor further information and to apply please download the application pack below and return your completed application to ##### our more about working for Wildscapes CIC here .If you have any questions about the post or our recruitment process please contact us by email ##### or by calling 0114 263 4335.Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust (SRWT) believes that equality, diversity and inclusion is an essential part of what we do and how we achieve our vision for wildlife and nature. Our staff, volunteers, and the communities we work with deserve equality of opportunity, benefit from embracing diversity and thrive in an inclusive environment. We value diversity in our workplace. We know that SRWT does not reflect the ethnic diversity in the local community and would welcome applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates.
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