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Senior Wildlife Management Officer

PO1 3AX Portsmouth, South East £40000 Annually WhatJobs

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Join our esteemed environmental consultancy as a Senior Wildlife Management Officer, working in a fully remote capacity. This vital role supports conservation efforts and ensures responsible land management across various sites, with a focus on the region around Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK . You will be responsible for conducting ecological surveys, developing and implementing wildlife mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development from your home office.

Responsibilities:
  • Conducting comprehensive ecological and wildlife surveys (e.g., Phase 1 habitat surveys, protected species surveys).
  • Developing and implementing bespoke wildlife mitigation and enhancement strategies for development projects.
  • Producing high-quality Ecological Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Natural England/Natural Resources Wales/SEPA licensing applications.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant wildlife legislation (e.g., Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Habitats Regulations).
  • Managing and mentoring junior ecologists and survey teams.
  • Liaising effectively with clients, local planning authorities, Natural England, and other stakeholders.
  • Undertaking fieldwork, often involving extended periods outdoors in varied conditions.
  • Developing and delivering training on wildlife management and conservation principles.
  • Contributing to business development, including proposal writing and client engagement.
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of implemented conservation measures.

Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ecology, Zoology, Wildlife Biology, or a closely related environmental science discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in ecological consultancy or a related field, with a strong focus on wildlife management.
  • Proven expertise in conducting protected species surveys (e.g., bats, great crested newts, badgers, reptiles) and hold relevant survey licenses where applicable.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
  • Proficiency in using GIS software for spatial analysis and mapping.
  • Strong report writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration and client liaison.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Full UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for occasional site visits.
  • A passion for wildlife conservation and a commitment to delivering high-quality ecological advice.

This remote position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, allowing you to contribute to crucial environmental projects without the need for relocation.
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Environmental Protection Officer

Enfield Council

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Environmental Protection Officer

About the Role

The Enviro Crime Team within Regulatory Services is seeking an Environmental Protection Officer to join our frontline service. This role is key to protecting Enfield's streets and public spaces by investigating abandoned, untaxed, and nuisance vehicles, as well as highways offences.

This is a varied and active role, where you will spend much of your week out on district, investigating complaints, gathering evidence, and taking enforcement action where appropriate.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking motivated and proactive officers with strong investigative and enforcement skills. Experience of working within a local authority enviro crime team is desirable, but not essential.

We welcome applications from:

  • Existing Technical Officers or Environmental Health Officers (newly qualified candidates will be considered).
  • Individuals with enforcement experience and a "can do" attitude who are eager to develop within environmental protection.

Training will be provided to suitable candidates with relevant enforcement backgrounds.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to investigate complaints, record evidence, take witness statements, and prepare prosecution files to a high standard.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with attention to detail in case management.
  • Willingness to work independently across the borough as part of day-to-day duties.
  • Ability to travel across Enfield a full UK driving licence (or alternative transport) is essential.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in tackling environmental crime and protecting the quality of life in Enfield. You will gain experience in a wide range of enforcement activities, supported by a dedicated team committed to keeping the borough safe, clean, and welcoming.

Contact Details -

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Charles Le Besque, Team Manager on or Esther Hughes, Head of Service on for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on or email

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we'd love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

  • An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
  • A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
  • Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
  • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
  • Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
  • 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

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Urban Design and Conservation Officer

London Borough of Hillingdon

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About the role

Hillingdon is London's second largest borough, and we're proud of our commitment of 'Putting our residents first', ensuring they're at the heart of everything we do We want to attract talented individuals like yourself who share our aspirations for the borough and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon.

With an ambitious strategy we pride ourselves on delivering services that improve the lives of all our residents, businesses, and partners. Embarking on a journey of continuous improvement, we've set an agenda to ensure the provision of; safer communities, a thriving local economy, a greener more sustainable environment, whilst increasing our digital capabilities.

Urban Designer/Conservation officers working within Hillingdon Council are at the forefront of ensuring our communities are well-designed, healthy, and inclusive places in which people will want to live, work and relax.

What does Urban Design and Conservation Officer do at Hillingdon

The Urban Design and Conservation Officer role is an entry level position. You will support the senior officers in the team by providing input into a range of urban design and conservation matters.

The work will include assisting Development Management undertaking planning casework, under supervision on a full range of cases, to provide well written urban design and conservation comments on planning applications. Working to identify the issues within the deadlines in a manner that is consistent with meeting corporate targets and objectives. As well as participating in matters relating to policy compliance and enforcement.

You will assist in the preparation and review of Conservation Area Appraisals and producing an evidence base for Areas of Special Local Character to ensure up-to-date guidance is available. As well as assessment of suggested Locally Listed buildings.

You will collaborate with the Principle Urban Designer to assist with the preparation of site capacity and feasibility studies and help with project management liaising and engaging with the local community. Producing these studies will require basic drawing, GIS, 3D modelling and graphic design skills.

You will have a relevant post-graduate qualification, eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body, and ideally experience of working in a similar role in a local planning authority context.

About you:

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in Urban Design and Conservation who is eager to learn and develop their skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Ideally, you should have 3-5 years post qualification work experience in either private practice or the public sector.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how they meet the below criteria:

  • Experience of providing urban design and conservation advice for pre-applications and planning applications under the supervision of a Principal Conservation and Urban Design Officer;

  • Able to contribute to urban design strategies, capacity and feasibility studies utilizing 3D modelling, GIS and desktop publishing software;

  • Ability to assist in the preparation, research and review of Conservation Area Appraisals and Areas of Special Local Character evidence base to ensure up-to-date guidance is available;

  • To assist in administering and managing Hillingdon's Design Review Panels;

  • Help the Principal Conservation Officer with 'buildings at risk' projects and enforcement cases;

  • A degree in building conservation, architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, architectural history, planning or other appropriate professional qualification and eligible member or working toward full membership of a professional body.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

  • Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
  • 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
  • Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
  • Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
  • Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
  • Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
  • Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

  • Basic DBS Check
  • Qualifications Check
  • 3 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Park Ranger

Stafford, West Midlands Freedom Leisure

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Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good

At Freedom Leisure, we're all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it's our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK's leading charitable leisure trusts, we're proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure.  We're here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good.  We're all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you're passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you'll feel right at home with us.  You don't need to be an expert to get started - we'll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there's loads of room to grow.  Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We're proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

We are looking for a Park Ranger to join the team, at our Rowley Park Sports Stadium

Within this role you will be managing the daily operational requirements of the sporting and recreational facilities within the stadium as required. You will be undertaking duties to ensure the daily management and maintenance on the outdoor facilities and our Kiosk. We are looking for someone who has high standards of work to ensure all areas of the Park are maintained well, keeping them litter free and regular patrols in place, to deter vandalism and anti-social behavior.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when needed.

Requirements
  • To provide a high profile presence on the Park through regular patrols to deter vandalism, misuse and anti-social behaviour.
  • To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and employees you are working with.
  • Daily inspection and routine maintenance of the children's play area.
  • To represent Freedom Leisure Trust in a professional manner and ensure a good level of customer care, assisting the Park users with general enquires and tackling anti-social behaviour etc
  • Ensuring that all areas of the Park are maintained and presented to the highest standards
  • To provide accurate written records of inspections and duties in line with the current working procedures.
  • Maintaining security of all Park buildings and facilities by ensuring that the site is appropriately opened and closed at the published times.
  • To assist with the running and maintenance of our Kiosk
  • First Aid Qualification is desirable
Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

  • Flexible working hours
  • Training and development provided
  • Paid annual leave
  • Fun and busy environment
  • Discounted Staff Membership
  • Potential permanent work opportunities
  • Opportunities to build an exciting career
  • Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 31st October 2025

Salary: up to £12.21 per hour

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Park Ranger - Casual - Rowley Park Sports Stadium

Stafford, West Midlands Freedom Leisure

Posted 7 days ago

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Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure.  We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good.  We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us.  You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow.  Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

We are looking for a Park Ranger to join the team, at our Rowley Park Sports Stadium!

Within this role you will be managing the daily operational requirements of the sporting and recreational facilities within the stadium as required. You will be undertaking duties to ensure the daily management and maintenance on the outdoor facilities and our Kiosk. We are looking for someone who has high standards of work to ensure all areas of the Park are maintained well, keeping them litter free and regular patrols in place, to deter vandalism and anti-social behavior.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when needed.

Requirements

  • To provide a high profile presence on the Park through regular patrols to deter vandalism, misuse and anti-social behaviour.
  • To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and employees you are working with.
  • Daily inspection and routine maintenance of the children’s play area.
  • To represent Freedom Leisure Trust in a professional manner and ensure a good level of customer care, assisting the Park users with general enquires and tackling anti-social behaviour etc
  • Ensuring that all areas of the Park are maintained and presented to the highest standards
  • To provide accurate written records of inspections and duties in line with the current working procedures.
  • Maintaining security of all Park buildings and facilities by ensuring that the site is appropriately opened and closed at the published times.
  • To assist with the running and maintenance of our Kiosk
  • First Aid Qualification is desirable

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

  • Flexible working hours
  • Training and development provided
  • Paid annual leave
  • Fun and busy environment
  • Discounted Staff Membership
  • Potential permanent work opportunities
  • Opportunities to build an exciting career
  • Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 31st October 2025

Salary: up to £12.21 per hour

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