Job Description

Biodiversity & Natural Capital Officer ( Ecology Officer )

London

£55-60 per hour

3 Month Initial Contract (with a high likelihood of extension)

Job Ref - 53823

My Local Authority client in London is looking to source an experienced Ecologist to work as the Council Biodiversity & Natural Capital Officer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very busy local authority in London.

·To take a key role in the conservation and enhancement of the Council's biodiversity and approach to natural capital. To be responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Council's approach to Biodiversity Net Gain (including identification and development of potential habitat banks) and relevant parts of the emerging Local Plan and to co-ordinate the borough's input into the London Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

·To provide advice on biodiversity, ecology and nature conservation issues affecting planning policy, development, land use, and to support implementation of the Council's Climate & Nature Strategy.

·To work collaboratively with other service areas, including parks and public realm management teams, and external partners to ensure the effective management of key Council owned sites.

·To co-ordinate delivery of biodiversity and natural capital enhancement projects.

Hybrid working is available for this role however the council do require you to be in the office and doing site visits for 2 days per week.

Please call Maddy Grant on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:

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