Nutrient Mitigation Officer - 05631

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and looking to make a real impact in nutrient mitigation? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nutrient Mitigation Officer to join our Climate and Ecological Emergency Team, reporting to the Climate and Ecological Emergency Team Leader.

The Role

Responsibilities

As a Nutrient Mitigation Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of nutrient mitigation initiatives within the West Berkshire area. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and managing nutrient mitigation projects to reduce the impact of Phosphate within the River Lambourn catchment in accordance with Habitat Regulations requirements.
• Working with stakeholders and statutory partners to deliver mitigation projects to help enable the delivery of new housing development (as appropriate) within the catchment area.
• Developing and managing a nutrient credit platform and seek opportunities for enhanced ecosystem service delivery.
• Monitoring and reporting on the delivery of nutrient mitigation projects.
• Collaborating with external partners, such as landowners and conservation organisations, to deliver the Council’s objectives for nutrient neutrality in the River Lambourn Catchment.

Providing expert technical advice and guidance to the Council’s planning service, to support the assessment of planning applications under the Habitat Regulations.

Assisting in the development and delivery of awareness-raising activities and communications on nutrient mitigation with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Knowledge and understanding of nutrient pollution, its causes, and ecological impacts.
• Experience in implementing nutrient mitigation projects.
• Knowledge of developing and managing a ecosystems services credit platform.
• Familiarity with planning processes and the ability to provide effective advice to planners.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  
  

This role is fixed term until 24/07/2027 – Funding limited project

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.

Previous applicants need not apply

To learn more about the role, please contact Emily Ashton-Jelley on (01635) 503928 or email Emily.Ashton-Jelley1@westberks.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and contribute to the sustainability of our community. Apply now to become part of the dedicated team at West Berkshire Council.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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