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Environment Officer – Biodiversity
Reference no: Kirklees 0009 728A / 1
Pay Rate: up to £33 per hour PAYE, negotiable for the right candidate
Hours per week: 15-37 Monday – Friday
This opening assignment is for 3-6 months
City: HUDDERSFIELD
This role can be worked either full-time or part-time (1-2 days per week will be considered) - flexible hybrid arrangement (at least 1 day office based).
We are seeking an experienced Biodiversity/Ecological Officer to bring expertise in biodiversity, ecology, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to support a small team effectively. The role involves managing and providing informed input on biodiversity and ecological matters, as well as handling outstanding planning applications, including prioritising those submitted through paid services.
Candidates should possess a strong background in planning, with relevant experience in ecological or biodiversity work, ensuring they can seamlessly contribute to the team’s objectives. Prior working experience in a similar role is essential.
Key requirements:
A relevant degree qualification in ecology or equivalent experience
CIEMMA qualified (desirable)
Working knowledge and understanding of the Environment Act and the mandatory requirements/application in relation to Biodiversity Net Gain
Proven experience in the field to be able to offer ecological/biodiversity advice to colleagues, applicants, agents and developers at all stages
Experience of working in a planning Development Management environment dealing with planning applications, preapplications and condition discharge details
Experience with a local authority or have an awareness of their policies, processes and procedures.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Clients are generally looking for candidates who are local to, or who can commute easily to the place of work. It will help your application if your CV states, in broad terms, where you reside – there is no need for a full address.
Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and exact job title.
If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.
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Job Ref: Kirklees 0009 728A / 1
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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