Assistant Ecological Consultant Job

Environment Jobs Est. in 1994. Delivering Environment Jobs for 31 years. Closing Date: 7th February 2025 at 11.59pm. This role will be filled on a hybrid basis. This means you can work remotely part of the working week, with an expectation to attend the office at least 1 day per week. The Opportunity Place Services is a multi-disciplinary consultancy within Essex County Council (ECC) providing environmental and planning services to the Council, local authorities, and other public bodies. Our purpose is to support the public sector to deliver its role in sustainable development. The purpose of the Assistant Ecological Consultant is to support the effective delivery of ecology services to our clients across Essex and England. The Assistant Ecological Consultant will support the ecology team on ecological matters, including assisting with: the provision of development management and policy advice to local authorities; evaluating and carrying out ecological assessments; advising on habitat/species management projects and habitat creation; completing straightforward habitat and protected species surveys, and undertaking supervised specialist tasks as part of multi-disciplinary projects. The role requires a specialist with: graduate level technical knowledge and understanding of ecological issues, and relevant legislation, policy, standards, and guidance; the ability to communicate to a range of audiences; and an awareness of good client service. Accountabilities Supports the effective delivery of a range of ecology services under supervision including: assisting with a case load of straightforward and minor development management and consent consultations at all stages of the planning/consent process; assisting with the evaluation of, and carrying out, ecological assessments of limited scope and complexity; advising on small-scale and simple habitat/species management projects; undertaking straightforward habitat and protected/priority species surveys; and completing supervised tasks as part of multi-disciplinary projects. Supports effective working relationships with clients, helping to secure feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Responsible for enhancing the recognition and reputation of Place Services by supporting promotional events and activities, and by engaging with internal and external networks under supervision. Support the review and development of legislation, plans, policy, and standards. Support the development and delivery of training activities and events. Support changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the technical delivery of ecological services. Contributes to tendering processes for low-value opportunities; management of low-value projects and contracts; and supervision of contractors and volunteers, against approved budgets, specifications, and indicators. Contributes to the execution of ECC and client’s responsibilities and duties of care in relation to protected and priority species and habitats. The Experience You Will Bring Educated to RQF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree) in a relevant subject, or equivalent by experience. Evidence of continuing professional development with membership of, or working towards Qualifying Membership of, relevant professional body e.g. CIEEM. Graduate level technical and subject matter knowledge, including demonstrable awareness of: relevant development management processes; planning policy, legislation, and enforcement; ecological assessments; habitat/species management and habitat creation techniques; and related office and site-based practices. Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including working at pace, prioritising work across a range of projects and activities. Demonstrable awareness of wellbeing and H&S, with ability to undertake simple risk assessments. Able to communicate appropriately with different audiences, including through the preparation of clear, concise, and factual written technical advice, documents and reports. Ability to establish positive working relationships, with demonstrable awareness of good client service. Ability to use a range of common software packages, including all Microsoft applications, and relevant specialist software, such as GIS. Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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