Ecology Officer (Nature Conservation), Inverness

Published by Highland Council
Ref: HGH18918 Published date: 19/08/2025 Closing date: 08/09/2025
Closed
Location:

Headquarters, Inverness

Salary:
£38,474.00 - £41,714.00
Contract type:
Permanent
Position type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours
Categories:

Job Description

Post Title: Ecology Officer
Location: Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £38,474 - £41,714 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Andrew Puls E-Mail: andrew.puls@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: As part of the ecology team led by the Senior Ecology Officer, you will work closely with a wide range of services, stakeholders and partners both within and outwith the Council to deliver biodiversity improvements and nature-positive projects across Highland. You will help deliver the Council’s Ecology Strategy and will lead and/or input into a wide range of biodiversity projects and initiatives

Please APPLY ONLINE. 

Please find the Job Description below.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by e-mail, unless otherwise stated. Please check your e-mails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• A degree in ecology or a related discipline

• Membership of a relevant professional body, or intention to work towards such.

• A full UK driving licence or access to transport


Job Attachments

Application Form Guidance & Employee Benefits.pdf

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Ecology Officer (Nature Conservation) JPS 2025.docx

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Location

Headquarters, Inverness


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