Lead Ecologist - CMB855e

Cumberland Council is putting Health and Wellbeing at the heart of everything we do; environmental resilience and climate emergency is an area of focus.

We have the Biodiversity Duty and Biodiversity Net Gain to deliver, we are a key supporting authority for the Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy. We also have the challenges of Nutrient Neutrality in our local catchments. This new Lead Ecologist role will bring the specialism needed to shape our service delivery and partnership work.

The Role

This post will lead a new ecology service providing planning advice and planning Habitat Regulations Assessments. You will lead technical advice internally and externally for the Council whilst ensuring consideration is given to the relevant national and international legislation and policies. You will actively seek opportunities for ecological / biodiversity enhancements.

The post will report to Senior Lead for Development Management and work closely with the Senior Lead for Climate and Natural Environment. The Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy will be an important area of partnership work.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive ecologist, with experience of providing expert advice for effective decision making, capable of building strong working relationships and managing a diverse portfolio whilst fulfilling deadlines and outcomes. You will hold a degree in Ecology or a related discipline and be able to demonstrate up to date practical knowledge of current legislation, and experience of ecological field survey work. You will be able to effectively build a team and commission work as part of a corporate approach to ecology and biodiversity.

If you are interested in what you have read and would like to have an informal discussion, please contact:

christopher.hardman@cumberland.gov.uk

And

steven.okeeffe@cumberland.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.