Ecology Team Leader – Permanent

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Worksop; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Worksop is seeking a motivated Ecology Team Leader to guide their ecology team and provide expert ecological advice for planning applications. The role involves ensuring biodiversity is prioritized in development projects while fostering strong partnerships with various organizations. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree, strong ecological legislation knowledge, and excellent communication skills. A generous employee benefits package is included with this full-time position.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in ecology, including advising on planning applications.
• Strong knowledge of ecological legislation, biodiversity net gain, and planning processes.
• Ability to support and develop staff, manage budgets, and represent the Council at formal examinations or inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Council's lead specialist on ecology and biodiversity.
• Provide expert advice for planning applications and strategic regeneration projects.
• Develop partnerships to ensure biodiversity is embedded in new developments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Conflict-resolution

Education

Relevant degree and chartered membership of CIEEM or equivalent

Job description

Ecology Team Leader – Permanent

Planning Department

Salary Grade 10 £47,181 - £51,356 per annum

Full Time, 37 hours per week

This is a fantastic time to join an ambitious, innovative and award-winning Planning Service.

We are looking for a motivated, experienced and dynamic Ecology Team Leader to help us establish our growing ecology team.

You’ll act as the Council’s lead specialist on ecology and biodiversity, provide expert advice for a wide range of planning applications and strategic regeneration projects, as well as help progress planning policy documents.

You will have the opportunity to develop and build strong partnerships with a wide range of organisations at national, regional, and local levels to ensure biodiversity is embedded appropriately in new development in the district.

We are looking for an experienced ecologist with:

• A relevant degree (and chartered membership of CIEEM or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of ecological legislation, biodiversity net gain, and planning processes
• Significant experience working in ecology, including advising on planning applications
• Excellent communication, organisational, and conflict-resolution skills
• The ability to support and develop staff, manage budgets, and represent the Council at formal examinations or inquiries

You will also be committed to continuous professional development and helping us drive service improvement.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact [e-mail].

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.

We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure

To apply please click on the apply button to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

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About The Council

Closing date: 4 January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: week commencing 19 January 2026