Ecologist (Fixed term until 31 March 2025)

Job Locations UK-Anderton | UK-Staffordshire-Stoke-on-Trent | UK-Cheshire-Northwich | UK-Macclesfield | UK-Wolverhampton | UK-Shropshire-Ellesmere

Job ID

2023-7449

Closing Date

31/12/2023

Position Type

Temporary FT

Function

IPD

Advertised Salary

£30,927 + car cash allowance (£4,680) + benefits

Job Title: Ecologist

Advertised Salary: £30,927 + car cash allowance (£4,680)

Contract: Fixed term or secondment until 31/3/25

 

We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

 

We are looking for a motivated ecologist to join our Montgomery Canal team to deliver a significant canal restoration project. The project is a long standing priority for Canal & River Trust, Powys County Council, UK Government and partners. This is one of the largest canal restoration projects currently underway in the UK. The project includes working on the Montgomery Canal which i

 

This exciting post will be largely based around the Montgomery Canal close to Llanymynech. We already have d redging work underway with the main bridge and reserve construction works to commence during 2024.

 

Part of a multidisciplinary team you will be instrumental in developing and delivering survey briefs, working with consultants, partners , contractors and other stakeholders to secure relevant permission s (including planning permission and Habitats Regulations Assessments) develop ecological improvement plans and support delivery of the construction work.

 

You will be passionate and enthusiastic. You will have experience with undertaking ecological work on civil engineering projects, managing your own budgets and workload. You will be in a unique environment, within a specialist team working with the delivery directorate for the Trust.

 

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Key accountabilities :

• Manage Environmental Management System (EMS) including its environmental appraisal procedures for the project.
• Identify implications of environmental legislation for project activities and provide practical advice on necessary measures to secure permissions.
• Provide support and advice on waste management, contaminated land and water quality management for project activities to mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts and identify and deliver opportunities for appropriate environmental enhancements.
• Undertake and/or oversee environmental /ecological surveys implementing consistent standards for data management.
• Work with other colleagues within the environment team and others to respond to environmental issues and incidents.
• Liaise with external regulators and stakeholders (including National Resources Wales and local Planning Authorities)
• Deliver training on aspects of environmental protection and management to Trust employees, contractors and volunteers.
• Contribute to marketing & media opportunities to generate positive publicity for environmental management activities carried out by the Trust.
• Work with volunteers on a variety of environmental initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

 

• Practical understanding of current environmental legislation
• Proven experience in environmental protection and management, resolving complex issues and devising processes to ensure and maintain legal compliance.
• Knowledge of aquatic flora and fauna, protect species surveys and planning process, EIA requirements.
• Understanding and experience of the application of the Habitat Regulations (desirable).
• Experience in delivering open water habitat/reedbeds (desirable).
• Broad knowledge of environmental good practice.
• Proven experience in the application of practical knowledge within a business environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Membership of relevant professional institute (CIWEM, IEMA. IEEM etc).
• Valid driving licence is essential.

In addition to the specialist expertise and professional qualifications you bring, it is also essential that you have an ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation and wider, and communicate effectively to protect and promote the Trusts’ waterways environment and ecology and enjoy working with volunteers and community groups. 

 

To apply:  click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.

 

If you have any questions about the role please contact   

 

Interviews: w/c 8^th of January 2024

 

In addition to your salary £30,927 ,   you will benefit from a car cash allowance (£390 per month) , a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found here (

 

Internal applicants will offered the position in line with our secondment policy. Further information can be found by contacting the recruitment team. 

• 25 days paid holiday, increasing to 27 days after 3 years.
• Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%.
• Annual £200 (after 12 months) personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity – hobbies; aspirations etc.
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues – health; financial; lifestyle; well-being; domestic & neighbourly matters.
• Access to a range of employee benefits including – store discounts; boating holiday discounts; holiday purchase scheme.
• Expansive maternity/paternity provisions.
• Progressive access to learning tools and CPD.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave, volunteering for local community project work.

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust.We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of. All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. 

 

We believe that continuous personal & professional development are important, and through many Trust internal & externally supported development programmes we are pleased to support your ongoing growth and development in this role.

 

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