Senior Biodiversity Officer

Job reference: OCC616232
Work location: County Hall, Oxford
Hours per week: 37 – we are open to discussions about flexible working 

Please note we are actively looking at our ways of working using everything we have learnt and
heard from our employees about the organisational and personal benefits of agile working. What
you can absolutely expect from working at OCC is that you will have the support to do your job
and deliver great results, wherever you are based. Each role at OCC is different and we know
the needs of individuals are also varied, and so our approach to where and how often we would
like to see you in person will be taken depending on the requirements of the role and in
collaboration with you as part of the recruitment process.

Help us deliver positive ecological outcomes from development and support Oxfordshire’s
ambitions for nature recovery

About us

Oxfordshire is a county with a complex landscape supporting an interesting variety of habitats
influenced by diverse geology and river systems. Oxfordshire County Council have acknowledged
the county is facing a climate and ecological emergency; our partners and communities are also
passionate about nature recovery, but our natural environment faces many challenges.

That’s why we’re looking to expand our Landscape and Nature Recovery Team, developing a
supportive environment in which staff can successfully apply, and increase, their knowledge and
experience to help nature’s recovery.

About the role

You’ll champion the County Council’s biodiversity interests and become recognised as an
authority on these matters at county level, playing a key role in delivery of positive
ecological outcomes through the planning process for minerals, waste and infrastructure
applications.

There will be opportunities to be involved in a wide variety of nature recovery work as we
develop the Council’s biodiversity policies, implement biodiversity net gain, support our other
service areas and work with partners on a Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

About you

You’ll have applied knowledge of UK species and habitats and experience of providing ecological
input into the planning process, with a thorough knowledge of how to apply relevant
legislation, policies and strategies.

You’ll also be a strong communicator, with good negotiating and problem solving skills.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s
  contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Closing date: Monday 1 July 2024.
Interview date: Friday 12 July 2024.