Overview

Walsall Council’s Corporate Plan recognises ‘Inclusive Economic Growth’ as one of its core priorities. Indeed, the economy matters across all outcomes for the Council and its partners.

Together with this commitment, we have the drive and ambition to make the most of all local, regional and national opportunities and ensure delivery. We enjoy fantastic working relationships with our Black Country LEP partners and the newly formed West Midlands Combined Authority and have a reputation as a place that gets things done.

The Regeneration and Development Service has recently embarked on redesign our structure and this has created some new and exciting opportunities. So we are seeking key officers to join that effort, roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. If that sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Ecology Officer- Ref EE01317

G8 £28,203 – £32,164 pro rota 18.5hrs

We are seeking to appoint a professional ecologist to take a leading role in ensuring development within Walsall meets the highest standard and contributes to the conservation of biodiversity. You will take a lead in nature conservation matters in providing advice to Development Management, to developers, and others in respect of planning applications and proposals. As part of the Planning Policy function, you will provide important advice and guidance in the preparation of development plan documents and in the application of policy and legislation.

Working in an urban environment and in a borough with diverse environmental needs and opportunities, you will provide a pragmatic approach to the supporting Walsall’s regeneration and development plans. You should possess excellent analytical abilities and be able to demonstrate good communication skills.

For any queries or questions about the role, please contact: development@walsall.gov.uk Jo Nugent- Place Development Manager (Asset Management, Development and Planning Policy) 01922 654752 / 07538937167

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.

Closing date for applications:- 25 June 2017

Short listing: 27 June 2017

Interviews: w/c 17 July 2017

Information for applicants

Applications are invited using our online application form only at https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/17621/ecology-officer-ref-ee01317/. If you have a disability and require information on submitting an application in another format then please contact us via email: recruitment@walsall.gov.uk

All correspondence will be via email, therefore candidates should check their email and WMJobs account on a regular basis after submitting an application.

This vacancy may be closed earlier than the published closing date should we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, it is strongly advised that candidates submit applications at the earliest opportunity.

For more information, please visit: https://www.ecologyjobs.co.uk/job/recruitmentwalsall-gov-uk/