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supporting the Council's planning, biodiversity, and environmental responsibilities.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecology professional with a strong background in planning applications, biodiversity, protected species, habitat assessment, ecological legislation, and local authority or consultancy work.\nYou'll work closely with planning officers, developers, consultants, landowners, internal Council teams, and external organisations, ensuring ecological considerations are properly assessed and incorporated into development proposals and wider environmental projects.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Senior Ecologist, you'll provide professional ecological advice across the Council, with a particular focus on planning and development management.\nYou'll review ecological reports and surveys, assess the potential environmental impact of development proposals, advise on mitigation and biodiversity enhancements, and help ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities relating to biodiversity and nature conservation.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nProviding specialist ecological advice on planning applications, development proposals, and Council projects\nReviewing ecological assessments, surveys, and reports submitted in support of planning applications\nAssessing the potential impact of proposed developments on protected species, habitats, designated sites, and biodiversity\nProviding clear professional recommendations to planning officers and other Council colleagues\nAdvising on appropriate mitigation, compensation, and ecological enhancement measures\nSupporting the delivery and implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements\nReviewing Biodiversity Net Gain calculations, habitat assessments, and supporting documentation\nProviding advice on protected species, including bats, badgers, great crested newts, reptiles, birds, and other relevant species\nAssessing compliance with relevant wildlife and environmental legislation\nAdvising on planning conditions and obligations relating to ecology, biodiversity, and habitat management\nContributing to planning appeals, enforcement matters, and other development management activity where ecological expertise is required\nUndertaking or supporting ecological site visits where necessary\nWorking with developers, ecological consultants, planning officers, and other stakeholders to resolve ecological issues\nSupporting the conservation and enhancement of priority habitats and species\nProviding professional input into Council policies, strategies, and plans relating to biodiversity and the natural environment\nSupporting Local Plan work and other strategic planning activity where ecological input is required\nMaintaining accurate records of ecological advice, assessments, and decisions\nKeeping up to date with changes in ecological legislation, planning policy, and professional guidance\nPromoting good ecological practice across Council services and development projects\nManaging competing priorities and caseloads while meeting planning and project deadlines\nRequirements\nWe're looking for a highly experienced and professionally confident ecologist with strong technical knowledge and the ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice within a planning and local government environment.\nYou'll ideally have:\nA degree or equivalent qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation, Biology, or a related discipline\nSignificant professional experience working as an Ecologist\nStrong experience providing ecological advice on planning applications and development proposals\nExperience reviewing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, protected species surveys, and habitat assessments\nStrong knowledge of UK wildlife and environmental legislation\nGood understanding of the planning system and ecological requirements within development management\nExperience with Biodiversity Net Gain and the biodiversity metric\nKnowledge of 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Convictions Declaration\nAbility to sign a Confidentiality Agreement\nWhy Apply\nExcellent Umbrella rate of £60.00 per hour\nOpportunity to work with Charnwood Borough Council\nSenior-level role providing specialist ecological advice\nOpportunity to influence planning and development decisions across the borough\nWork on a varied range of biodiversity, habitat, planning, and protected species matters\nOpportunity to apply specialist Biodiversity Net Gain knowledge\nWork alongside planning professionals, developers, consultants, and environmental specialists\nGain further local authority ecology and planning experience\nHigh-value temporary assignment with full-time hours\nBenefits\nWeekly Pay\nCompany Pension\nOngoing Agency Support\nAdditional Information\nClient: Charnwood Borough Council\nLocation: Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX\nStart Date: 2 November 2026\nContract Duration: 12 weeks, ending 24 January 2027\nHours: 37 hours per week\nPay Rate: Umbrella: £60.00 per hour\nEmployment Type: Temporary\nNumber of Positions: 1\nJob Types: Full-time, Temporary contract\nContract length: 12 weeks\nPay: £60.00 per hour\nBenefits:\nCompany pension\nApplication question(s):\nDo you have professional experience providing ecological advice on planning applications or development proposals?\nDo you have experience reviewing ecological assessments, protected species surveys, and habitat reports?\nDo you have practical knowledge and experience of Biodiversity Net Gain and the biodiversity metric?\nDo you have strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and protected species requirements?\nHave you previously worked within a local authority, planning authority, ecological consultancy, or similar environment?\nAre you able to undertake site visits in and around Charnwood/Loughborough where required?\nPlease confirm your current location and whether you can reliably travel to Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, LE11 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