Purpose:  To conserve and enhance biodiversity, including encouraging high-quality biodiversity design in new developments  To work with developers, planning agents, ecological consultants, other customers and partners to protect and enhance biodiversity  To provide advice on biodiversity in relation to straightforward Development Management issues on behalf of West Oxfordshire District Council  To prepare a Biodiversity Strategy for the Cotswold Water Park (working on behalf of Cotswold District Council), in partnership with all relevant stakeholders including the Cotswold Water Park Trust, Natural England and land-owners.  As a supporting role, the work will be wide-ranging and challenging to enable you to gain experience and develop your skills. Mentoring and