Jobs in Stroud, gloucestershire, united kingdom

Job Advert – Senior Biodiversity Officer (Council Client – Gloucestershire Area) Client : Local Authority Job Title : Senior Biodiversity Officer Location :  Gloucestershire 1 day per week  Contract : Permanent Hours :  20 hours per week Salary :  £400 per day Umbrella LTD Inside IR35  Start Date : ASAP About the Role : We are working with a local authority to recruit a Senior Biodiversity Officer to join their Development Management team based in Gloucester one day per week. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ecological professional to play a pivotal role in protecting and enhancing the district’s rich and diverse biodiversity heritage. In this role, you’ll lead on complex biodiversity matters relating to planning applications and provide expert guidance on biodiversity net gain (BNG), protected species, and statutory nature conservation policies. You’ll also line-manage junior biodiversity officers and liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities : Provide expert advice to planners, councillors, and developers on biodiversity and wildlife legislationLead on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) implementation and policy adviceAssess planning applications and produce formal written recommendations and planning conditionsPrepare screening opinions, appropriate assessments, and appeal statements as requiredAssist with enforcement actions related to bi...