Local Biodiversity Project Officer

Service: Development Policy & Housing Strategy

Closing Date: Friday 31st May 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a Biodiversity Officer to join our Development Planning Policy Team based in either Lochgilphead, Helensburgh or Oban. Remote/ Hybrid options will also be considered for this post, although some presence in the office as well as site visits across Argyll and Bute area will be required.

We are looking for a Biodiversity Officer to join our Development Planning Policy Team. You will be responsible for the Biodiversity Action Plan and Monitoring Report, provide ecological advice to the Council, including advising on planning applications, carrying out ecological surveys, and assist with development plan policy, including a review of Local Nature Conservation Sites, SEA and Appropriate Assessments.

Benefits include generous holiday and sick pay entitlement, access to retail and high-street discounts, access to flexible working (Flexi time), Employee Assistance Programme, Group life assurance, unlimited access to the councils eLearning platform to support your personal development, as well as access to the local government pension scheme.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Mark Lodge, Senior Planning & Strategies Officer
• Telephone: 01546 604280
• Email: mark.lodge@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB14256/BDE00030

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.