North Yorkshire Council
Ecologist
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Ecologist
# Vacancy: Ecologist
Salary: £34,434 – £38,220 per annum pro rata
Job Grade & Details
- Grade: I
- Weekly Hours: 22.5 hours (part-time)
- Contract Type: Fixed term
- Duration: Two years
- Weekend Work Required: No
- Primary Location: Scarborough/Ryedale, North Yorkshire
About the Role
The Council’s Planning Services manage the natural and built environment, supporting sustainable development across North Yorkshire.
The Environment & Design workstream is a multidisciplinary team including ecology, building conservation, archaeology, and landscape/urban design, working to shape the county through place-making.
In this Ecologist role, you will:
- Provide expert advice on biodiversity protection, development impact assessments, and biodiversity net gain initiatives.
- Align local planning with statutory requirements and the Council’s growth agenda.
- Offer support for the Local Development Plan and collaborative projects with partners, landowners, and communities.
The role operates on a hybrid model: office-based at Scarborough or Northallerton with remote working, supplemented by occasional travel across North Yorkshire.
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In this varied and rewarding position, you will:
- Deliver specialist ecological advice on:
- Planning applications
- Site allocations
- Biodiversity net gain proposals
- Site (onsite) visits where needed
- Assist with Local Development Plan framework and reviewing divisinity impacts on site allocations.
- Contribute to nature-positive policies and guidance for developers, landowners, and public stakeholders.
- Coordinate ecological programmes/projects with partners and communities.
- Lead habitat creation/restoration, including collaboration with the minerals and waste industry.
- Design and deliver training programmes to build internal capacity in biodiversity/ecological competencies.
- Support statutory duties under:
- Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006
- Environment Act 2021
Requirements
- A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant eco-environmental/ecology subject.
- Broad, foundational knowledge of UK nature conservation legislation, planning policy, and associated guidance.
- In-depth familiarity with biodiversity net gain requirements and its implementation through development planning.
- Expertise in:
- UK wildlife habitats and species profiles
- The UK landscape planning system
- Stakeholder negotiation and partnership collaboration
- Self-directed management of timelines and workloads
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Contact & Application Details
For further conversation about the role, please reach out to:
Piran Borlase-Hendry Environment Design Manager (Ecology) Email: piran.borlase-hendry@northyorks.gov.uk
Application Process:
- Register via the Council’s recruitment portal
- Submit a CV (omit personal details)
- Deadline: midnight on Friday, 31st July 2026
Prospective candidates must apply directly via the portal—agencies will not be considered.
Benefits
North Yorkshire Council provides a range of competitive benefits to enhance well-being and financial security:
- Pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Salary sacrifice schemes.
- Travel loans.
- Discounted shopping/supermarket/sports memberships.
- Wellbeing support via Health Assured.
- Full details in the Total Rewards Brochure.
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