SOME KEY INFORMATION

• Location base is County Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY. There is also some flexibility for home working or to work from the other Council offices around the county. • 37 hours per week – these will be in agreement with the line manager. • 30 days annual leave. This is inclusive of 2 statutory days. In addition, there are 8 bank holiday days.

WHAT KIND OF EXPERIENCE OR QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have: • A good understanding of nature conservation legislation and guidance in relation to BNG. • Knowledge of the Environment Act, Town and Country Planning act and NERC act and the requirements associated with BNG, and duties place upon the Local Authority. • Knowledge of habitats and species (and in particular habitats), with particular reference to their treatment within the planning system and environmental assessment as well as habitat management practices ( and the risks and benefits associated with their delivery in different conditions). What we are looking for is an individual with professional environmental planning policy experience with skills to develop a solution-focused approach to the Council’s BNG process. Working as part of a team in a collaborative manner is essential with regular engagement working alongside officers from planning, legal services, flood management, climate and nature recovery services. We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Steve Dury - stevedury@somerset.gov.uk or on 07960 348521. When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment. If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.
Job Reference: SCC0567

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