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The North York Moors National Park Authority helps to look after one of the most phenomenal parts of the British Isles. Filled with beautiful moorlands and fantastic woodland, the North York Moors is a unique area with a diversity of landscape and wildlife. We are now looking for an Ecologist to join us at our offices in Helmsley on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Job Responsibility:
Play a key role in ensuring ecological considerations underpin planning decisions, policy development and project delivery across the National Park
Lead on planning-related ecology, providing expert advice on development proposals and delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Assess applications, review evidence and support the creation of sustainable, policy-aligned outcomes
Contribute to the development of ecological policy and guidance, supporting wider nature recovery ambitions through input into key frameworks such as the Local Plan, National Park Management Plan and Local Nature Recovery Strategies
Undertake planning casework, providing formal responses on applications
Lead on the delivery and implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain
Provide advice on Habitat Banks
Produce and update planning guidance to support ecologically sustainable development
Provide ecological input into internal and external policy development and consultations
Support and develop ecological data collection, monitoring and recording
Engage volunteers, partners and contractors to deliver ecological surveys and monitoring activities
Provide ecological advice on internal projects and proposals
Promote biodiversity and conservation work through content, communications and stakeholder engagement
Requirements:
At least three years’ experience in a relevant field
Experience and understanding of the planning system, planning-related legislation and Biodiversity Net Gain
Experience of undertaking ecological surveys for a range of taxa
A sound understanding of ecological principles and knowledge of the range of habitats and species found in the North York Moors
Knowledge of ecological-related legislation, particularly related to protected sites and species
Working knowledge of GIS packages
Evidence of continued professional development
Educated to degree level or equivalent in ecology or related subject
What we offer:
25 days’ annual leave, rising annually by one day to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays