Ecologist

£30,559 to £32,654 pro rata per annum

Yare House, Norwich
21 hours per weekPart-timePermanent

We are seeking a passionate individual who would relish the opportunity to work in biodiversity management of the Broads National Park, providing ecological technical expertise, with particular focus on nature conservation.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant environment degree and understand environmental and conservation issues relating to wetland and aquatic ecosystems. Knowledge and experience in planning and undertaking environmental monitoring in aquatic systems is required.

The Ecology team provide ecological advice as part of the Authority’s statutory planning function; familiarity of the planning system and consultation responses would therefore be beneficial.

Experience of planning practical work across a range of conservation and countryside management situations is essential. Experience in livestock management is desirable as the role involves working with the Broads Authority’s grazing animals. You must also possess good IT skills and have a working knowledge of GIS applications.

If you would prefer an application pack to be sent to you please contact 01603 610734.

Application forms should be emailed when completed to jobs@broads-authority.gov.uk or sent by post to Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY, to arrive not later than 12pm Tuesday 28 January 2025. 

Interviews will be held in Norwich on Friday 07 February 2025.

If you would like to discuss this post prior to submitting an application please contact Sue Stephenson, on 01603 756020 or Human Resources, on 01603 610734.

Please note we require a completed application form and will not accept stand alone CVs.

Applicants requiring acknowledgement of their postal application must enclose a stamped addressed envelope.