Senior Ecologist Advance Northumberland

About Us

We are a diverse property and investment company who deliver opportunities to improve prosperity, tackle inequalities and drive economic growth in support of Northumberland County Council. We collaborate with stakeholders and partners to deliver positive physical and economic development and focus on the needs and aspirations of the county.

We have the recognition of being a Real Living Wage Employer, and other awards such as our Advanced accreditation of Shine from NECA and the Ambassador Status for the Better Health at Work Award.

Our Values

Our values are at the centre of our activities.

• Dedication – passionate and tenacious about delivering for Northumberland.
• Honesty – working to the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
• Collaboration – deliver in partnership with Northumberland County Council and organisations across the public and private sectors.

The Role - Senior Ecologist

To lead, develop and promote the ecology team, providing advice on ecological matters to the Group and other interested parties and stakeholders.

• Provide advice concerning the ecological implications of proposed developments and planning applications to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy and to further nature conservation across the Group.
• Provide advice concerning the conservation and enhancement of ecological resources to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy and to further nature conservation and sustainability.
• Provide advice on options to deliver the most appropriate outcome at any site to balance the maximization of beneficial ecological and financial outcomes
• Approve or devise briefs for assessments, studies and mitigation works necessitated by planning conditions
• Approve or devise specifications for ecological works to be carried out by internal or external contractors
• Support the delivery of the Group’s Sustainability targets.
  
  The role has the potential to expand in the future to encompass broader sustainability commercial ventures in the circular economy and renewable energy sectors. 

The Benefits of working for us

We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and have been nationally recognised for this. Apart from the competitive salary, we also have fantastic benefits. We focus on our colleague’s health, wealth, and lifestyle. We like to think our benefits package is one of the best around! Here is an example below on what you can expect.

• Salary – From £61,258 - £75,000
• Annual leave - Start with 26 days, increasing to 31 days with service.
• Pension - Generous employer contributions of 8%. You pay 2%, although you can choose to pay more if you want.
• Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per recruited referral), and our Cash plan with discounts and cashback at top retailers. Free on-site parking at all locations.
• Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 support, GP services, mental health support and, dental and optical plus a range of other health therapies. We also have a cycle to work scheme and home electronics schemes, both of which are salary exchange, so you pay less National Insurance. We have extensive health campaigns from our award-winning Better Health at work team. Option to join our private healthcare scheme on completion of probation.
• Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, through NHS Fleet.

To Apply

Please send us your CV, and a letter of application, stating why you want to work for us, and what you would bring to the role.

Please send these to workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk

If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact William Thompson on 07929836782.

No agencies please