Principal Ecologist

The administrative area of Sunderland City Council supports a diverse range of habitats, from
ancient woodlands and unimproved grasslands to sandy beaches and sea cliffs, and the species
these areas support. The local authority area also includes many sites designated for their
nature conservation value, including 80 Local Wildlife Sites, 18 Sites of Special Scientific
Interest and parts of the Northumberland Coast SPA and Ramsar site and Durham Coast SAC.
Collectively, this biodiversity requires management and consideration across the functions of
the Sunderland City Council.

Sunderland City Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Principal Ecologist to
play a key role within its Strategic & Sustainable Plans Team. The post holder will ensure
the Council meets its statutory responsibilities with regard to nature conservation by
providing professional advice across the organisation. Duties include providing ecological
expertise on planning proposals including Biodiversity Net Gain, supporting the development of
policies and strategies to support sustainable growth and nature conservation within the city,
securing positive management of council owned nature conservation sites, supporting the
preparation of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy and providing line management and leadership
for the ecology team.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Gary Baker at [email protected].

Applications should be made on-line. For further
assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: [email protected]

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

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