Environment Planner (Natural Heritage)

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership; Inverurie; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic Environment Planner (Natural Heritage) to join its Natural Environment Team. This part-time position involves providing expert advice on natural heritage issues and contributing to environmental projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of nature conservation, ecology, and biodiversity. The role offers flexible working arrangements and is fixed-term until March 2028. Join a team dedicated to championing and protecting the natural environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of nature conservation, ecology, and biodiversity.
• Experience in providing expert advice on natural heritage issues.
• Ability to shape and deliver action plans and environmental strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and consultation on natural heritage issues.
• Help shape and deliver action plans and environmental strategies.
• Work within the Development Management and Local Development Plan process.

Skills

Knowledge of nature conservation

Expertise in ecology

Understanding of biodiversity

Job description

# Environment Planner (Natural Heritage)Ref no:: ABS46273Published:: 13/01/2026Closes:: 03/02/2026Location:: Waste Management (Inverurie), Units 7 & 8, Harlaw Way, Inverurie, AB51 4SGSalary:: £25,276 - £32,665 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 25.38 hours per weekWork From Home:: Hybrid## Job DescriptionThis is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic natural heritage specialist to join our Natural Environment Team as an Environment Planner (Natural Heritage).Aberdeenshire’s natural environment resource is one of it's most important assets and as such must be carefully managed in a sustainable way. Our team is at the forefront of protecting, enhancing and championing Aberdeenshire’s natural environment, playing a key role in addressing the challenges of the nature emergency.We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong knowledge of nature conservation, ecology and biodiversity who primarily can provide expert advice and consultation responses on natural heritage issues in relation to the Development Management and Local Development Plan process. The role will also involve helping to shape and deliver action plans, environmental strategies and deliver natural environmental project work.This post is a 2 year fixed term post working 3.5 days per week - 25.375 hoursThere is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.The post would involve flexible and hybrid working.Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31 March 2028**Informal Enquiries to Craig Stewart 01467 532677**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available . Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing [e-mail]## RequirementsThis post has a minimum requirement of 1 reference which must be your current or most recent employer.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement