East Suffolk Council, Lowestoft NR33 0EQ or Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT
Natural Environment Implementation Advisor
£36,648 - £40,221 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent
Closing date: midday, 13 September 2024
Reference: 16055
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Planning Specialist Services Team as a Natural Environment Implementation Advisor.
The role:
We are seeking a dedicated Natural Environment Implementation Advisor to join our Specialist Services Team. In this pivotal role, you will:
• lead the monitoring and enforcement of landscape and ecological schemes during the construction of Sizewell C and beyond
• protect and promote the natural assets of East Suffolk by ensuring compliance and providing advisory support to both Sizewell C Ltd and East Suffolk Council
• offer key support and monitoring to Sizewell C Ltd, its partners, and contractors to ensure adherence to relevant landscape schemes and commitments throughout and beyond the construction period
• monitor development from a natural environment perspective, from condition sign-off to on-site monitoring, ensuring compliance with approved planning permissions.
If you are passionate about the natural environment and have the qualifications and skills required, we would love to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet all the essential requirements, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and are keen to consider applications from all candidates who believe they can contribute effectively to our team.
What you will need:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
• a Level 5 qualification or a Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology, Landscape, or a related discipline
• working knowledge of legislation and law related to protected species and habitats
• understanding of strategic planning and development management within the town and country planning system
• excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen and negotiate confidently.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video (
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0) and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were successful, please contact the recruiting manager listed below.
Please read the job description and person specification before applying for this job.
To find out more:
How to apply:
Closing date: midday, 13 September 2024.
Interview date: week commencing 16 September 2024.
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
