Ecologist

Derbyshire is a beautiful and diverse county, with a great variety of habitats spread across our landscapes .

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Derbyshire County Council’s Conservation, Heritage and Design Service.

The Service consists of officers with expertise in built heritage conservation, landscape architecture, archaeology, ecology and urban design, and hosts the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Coordination Team as well as the Derbyshire Historic Environment Record.

We host the Council’s arboricultural team, lead the council’s work on nature recovery, and are about to publish the Local Nature Recovery Strategy of Derbyshire.

We are looking for an experienced ecologist to join our team and to work alongside our existing ecologist, to provide ecological advice and guidance within the Council. This will particularly include providing advice and support to the Council’s Planning and Countryside Services, as well as supporting our work with partners. You will require a good working knowledge of ecology and biodiversity, including legislation and good practice, how ecological matters are considered within a planning context, and how biodiversity net gain is assessed and delivered through the planning system.

What we offer you:

• 27 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Support framework
• Electric/Plug in hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• and much more

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 28th July 2025

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.