Biodiversity Net Officer

Overview

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Full Time, Permanent. Working arrangement: A combination of at home and office based.

We are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead the natural environment section of the Urban Design team within the City Council’s Planning division. This permanent post supports colleagues and stakeholders to ensure that development secures successful BNG and nature recovery delivery in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Act.

The Biodiversity Net Gain Officer will be part of the Strategic City Planning Team within the Planning Service. This role would suit a professional with experience of ecology, land‑use planning or green infrastructure.

• Lead on developing a Bristol Blue‑Green Infrastructure Strategy
• Provide high quality and timely ecological advice to officers, councillors, developers and their advisors, members of the public and community groups having regard to relevant legislation, planning policy, guidance, standards and best practice
• Develop effective consultation processes that help to ensure that blue‑green infrastructure is embedded within the delivery of growth and regeneration
• Present briefings to senior managers and politicians
• Report to DEFRA on BCC statutory BNG performance in line with government guidance
• Work in partnership with colleagues and external stakeholders to promote and maximise BNG

We go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high‑profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them.

You’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we may receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria alongside the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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