E&C - Biodiversity Projects Officer (Temporary) - REQ06865

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF 

Enterprise and Communities

Community Operations (Community Greenspace)

Biodiversity Projects Officer (temporary)

NLC10 (£43, 043 – £49, 231), Full Time. Fixed-term 23 months
 

North Lanarkshire Council are seeking to appoint a self motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of biodiversity and conservation projects across our greenspaces and countryside sites.

Reporting to the Biodiversity & Conservation Manager, you will be responsible for the effective implementation of the Council’s Biodiversity Action Plan through the development and delivery of practical projects. You will also undertake an advisory role in providing greenspace planning responses. You will ensure high quality service delivery, maximising available resources and contributing to positive environmental outcomes for communities across North Lanarkshire.

Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Ecology, Conservation or Geography, you will have experience of working within a countryside, ecological or environmental setting. You should be able to demonstrate experience of delivering biodiversity projects and possess sound practical field ecology skills.

An effective communicator, you will be capable of producing clear reports and developing positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Council services, external contractors, community groups and partner organisations. You will also have a strong understanding of biodiversity processes, law and agencies within Scotland and be confident in applying ecological knowledge to project delivery.

You will have experience of supervising site-based works and ensuring compliance with environmental law, health and safety requirements, alongside an ability to manage your workload, work independently and contribute to wider service objectives. Knowledge of areas such as environmental impact assessment, habitat survey, or project management would be advantageous.

The role will involve contributing to the development of Local Nature Reserves, supporting ecological assessments, liaising with stakeholders, and promoting access to greenspace through events, activities and community engagement initiatives.

Naturally, you will possess strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills, along with a commitment to high standards of service delivery.

Some working outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required from time to time.

A current driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout the North Lanarkshire area are essential for this post.

We have enhanced our candidate experience which will support your application and reduce the time to hire. This means when you click on apply you will be directed to a new screen that may be unfamiliar to you.

If you are a current employee of North Lanarkshire Council and wish to apply for this position, please log in to your MySelf account for instructions on how to apply.

If you require any additional support, please contact the People Help Desk on 01698 403 151 or you can email us at: ESC-RecruitmentTeam@Northlan.gov.uk
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If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you.  We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family.  This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our Work Well NL site.  We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. 

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip.  You will only be paid for the hours that you work. 

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the minimum requirements for the position. 

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