An opportunity has arisen within the Councils wider Planning Service to create a new full-time in-house position to manage and develop the city’s ecological policy and conservation.

The city’s Local Plan was adopted in December 2017 and looks to balance the city’s growth needs and aspirations with the management of its natural environment. Indeed, the Plan is committed to protecting and enhancing the city’s most sensitive and highest quality green spaces, improving access to green infrastructure and enhancing the city’s ecology and biodiversity assets.

Working as part of the Council’s Planning Policy team, you will work alongside other specialist disciplines including conservation, archaeology, design and tree protection. We are a multi-skilled service who are fully committed to working together to plan a positive future for our great city. As part of this team you will support the delivery of the city’s Local Plan and provide expert support and sound technical input to the countries No1 planning authority for determining its applications in time, a place held since 2010.

You will be responsible for providing specialist and professional advice on ecological issues by:

carrying out related surveys preparing expert reports to support decision making and plan preparation supporting development and implementation of nature conservation management plans and projects liaising with various Statutory bodies, non-government organisations and other relevant bodies over positive initiatives to enhance nature conservation sites and landscapes helping to deliver the Council’s Statutory Duties in relation to planning and the environment.

If you are an effective and motivated individual, comfortable working cross-departmentally, with partners, external agencies and with Elected Members and want to be part of this high performing team during this exciting period look no further this role might be just what you’re looking for.

Please apply online telling us about your previous experience and where you have used your skills to shine. If you aren’t sure or have some questions we’d be happy to talk to you, call Mark Andrews on 02476 972206 or Rob Haigh on 02476 972214 for an informal conversation.

Working Hours:  37 per week

Interview Date: 19 August 2019

Benefits

In return, we can offer you an excellent pension scheme, 'MyCar' scheme, flexible working, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at a number of city centre restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Coventry City Council is committed to delivering the best possible services and improving the quality of life for Coventry people. In order to do this effectively we aim to have a workforce that represents the diverse communities we serve, embracing and utilising the broad range of skills, experiences and perspectives this brings.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.

Key Requirements

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is covered by the Code of Practice on the English language fluency for public sector workers.

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This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

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