Ecology Officer, Inverness - HGH21552
| Company: | Highland Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,423 - £44,899 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Inverness, IV3 5NX |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Description
Post Title:
Ecology Officer
Location: Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary:
£41,423 - £44,899 p.a.
We are
seeking
an experienced and suitably qualified Ecology Officer (HC08) to join our Ecology Team. However, we also welcome applications from candidates who may not meet
all of
the criteria listed below but have relevant professional experience and would like to enter a career within a local authority ecology service; such candidates may be considered for the Assistant Ecology Officer (HC07) role.
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Contact
Person: Karen Couper Email: karen.couper@highland.gov.uk
Job
Purpose:
The focus of this highly varied role is to
provide ecology advice to the planning
authority
, developers and agents on a range of development proposals (ranging from housing and industrial sites to major infrastructure and renewables schemes)
to minimise the impacts of development on important habitats and species
and securing positive improvements for biodiversity.
You will contribute to the development of strategy,
policy
and guidance, ensuring that biodiversity is considered across all functions of the Council.
Please see attached Job Outline for more information.
Please
APPLY
ONLINE.
Please find the Job Description below.
Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by e-mail, unless otherwise stated. Please check your e-mails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirements
•
A degree in ecology or a related discipline.
A post-graduate qualification would be an advantage.
• Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal development
• Membership of a relevant professional body, or intention to work towards such.
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