Biodiversity & Natural Capital Officer

Posted 08 March 2025
Salary £55 - 63 per hour
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration3 Months
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000057260

Job description

Ecologist - Local Authority
London
£60-63 per hour
 
3 Month Initial Contract with a view to it lasting at least 12 months.
 
Job Ref - 57260
 
My Local Authority client in London is looking to source an experienced Ecologist to work at the council to take a key role in the conservation and enhancement of the Boroughs biodiversity and approach to natural capital.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very busy local authority in London.
 
·To take a key role in the conservation and enhancement of Harrow's biodiversity and approach to natural capital. To be responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Council's approach to Biodiversity Net Gain (including identification and development of potential habitat banks) and relevant parts of the emerging Local Plan and to co-ordinate the borough's input into the London Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
·To provide advice on biodiversity, ecology and nature conservation issues affecting planning policy, development, land use, and to support implementation of the Council's Climate & Nature Strategy.
·To work collaboratively with other service areas, including parks and public realm management teams, and external partners to ensure the effective management of key Council owned sites.
·To co-ordinate delivery of biodiversity and natural capital enhancement projects.
 
 
Very flexible hybrid working is available for this role.
 
Please call Ben Hitchman on 02393 876060 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
abbie.docherty@carringtonwest.com
planning@carringtonwest.com
 
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.