Ecologist

We are recruiting an Ecologist at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Ty Bargoed
Team: Parks and Green Spaces

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 - £41,771 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

As our Ecologist, you will provide specialist ecological advice and expertise across the Planning Division, other Council departments, external organizations, and members of the public. Your guidance will help ensure the Council meets its statutory Biodiversity Duty under the Environment Act 2016 and complies with legal obligations under the Habitats Regulations 2010.

In this pivotal role, you will also help coordinate and deliver the Caerphilly Biodiversity Action Plan, working closely with the Caerphilly Biodiversity Partnership to promote and support local biodiversity initiatives.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A relevant Level 6 (Degree) qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example a Degree in a Biological Science or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Sound knowledge of native flora and fauna with proven field identification skills.
• Demonstrable experience of working in and ecological related field.
• A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough and the UK to attend meetings and site visits.
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Maggie Iles on 01443 811457 or email ILESM@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.