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Title  

Newt Officer

Reference   Vacancy Number PUB013  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors   Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location   England (South West) - UK
Town/City   Cirencester
Salary   £25,400 per annum – 37 Hours per week. Fixed Term Contract until July 2021 initially with potential for extension
Type   Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status   Full Time
Level   Mid Level
Deadline   08/11/2020
Company Name   Publica Group Ltd
Contact Name  
Website   Further Details / Applications
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Description  

This posirion is based in Coleford, Cirencester.  Publica is a unique place to work – we’re a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs.

We are part of exciting new partnership with local councils and Naturespace to provide a sustainable and strategic approach to Great Crested Newt conservation through district licencing.

We need an experienced conservationist with a passion for a strategic approach to conservation to support local planning authority’s to implement the requirements of the district licencing system through the development management processes.

You will need…

  • Ecology based degree
  • A range of experience working with great crested newt survey or mitigation practice
  • Sound understanding of Ecological Impact Assessments
  • Experience of working with the planning/ development sectors
  • Highly literate and numerate, able to analyse and present data
  • Organised, methodical and conscientious

Special Conditions…

  • Use of a car for work purposes

Initially the contract period is until the July 2021. It is hoped that the role will extend beyond that period but that is subject to confirmation.

This role can be based in either Coleford or Cirencester, please state in your cover letter if you have a preference for either site. Please also let us know if you hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle for work.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

If you have any questions or would like an informal conversation about this position please contact Alastair Chapman, Sustainability Team Leader on Alastair.Chapman@publicagroup.uk who will be pleased to discuss the role with you.

Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2020 @ midnight  

Interview date: TBC via video conference

Please note that we are receiving high levels of applications and we may close this advert before the advertised closing date.

If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on this - Apply for this position

Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date shown on the advert, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references;  proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.

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