Specialist Advisor (Ecology) / Cynghorydd Arbenigol (Ecolegydd)

SPECIALIST ADVISOR (ECOLOGIST)

This is a full time (37 hours per week) permanent position.

We are seeking to appoint a focused, dynamic Planning Ecologist with excellent communications
skills to support the delivery of development that enhances the built and natural environment
in Pembrokeshire. 

In the role of the Local Planning Authority the Council has the responsibility to maintain and
enhance the natural environment and promote the resilience of ecosystems. There are a wealth of
special habitats and species found in Pembrokeshire; including 16 of the 18 UK protected bat
species and important river habitats such as the Cleddau Rivers Special Area of Conservation;
more details can be found on the Council’s Biodiversity webpages:
https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/biodiversity. Protected species and designated sites need to
be considered during the planning process and planning proposals are carefully assessed in
accordance with legislation and policy to consider the implications of these developments
before any plan or project is approved. 

RADE & SALARY: Grade 8 (£36,363 – £40,777)

QUALIFICATIONS:

You will hold a degree in Ecology or a related subject with a significant period of relevant
experience of work of a similar nature. Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the
Habitats Regulations and planning legislation and guidance is also essential. You will be an
articulate and effective communicator, self-motivated, organised and highly computer literate,
including using GIS and databases.

The post holder will provide specialist advice and information on ecology with regard to the
land use planning process and other aspects of biodiversity across the Authority but
particularly within Planning, Highways and Infrastructure and projects, and to wider external
stakeholders ensuring compliance with related legislation and policy.

The post is also subject to a service level agreement with the Pembrokeshire Coast National
Park Authority to provide ecological advice within the National Park’s planning application and
pre-application advice processes.

For further information please contact: Rebecca Blackman on 01437 776376 or [email protected]

CYNGHORYDD ARBENIGOL (ECOLEGYDD)

Mae hon yn swydd lawn amser, barhaol (37 awr yr wythnos).

Rydym am benodi ecolegydd cynllunio deinamig sydd â ffocws a sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol i
gefnogi cyflwyno datblygiad sy’n gwella’r amgylchedd adeiledig a naturiol yn Sir Benfro. 

Yn rhinwedd ei rôl fel yr awdurdod cynllunio lleol, mae gan y cyngor y cyfrifoldeb am gynnal a
gwella’r amgylchedd naturiol a hyrwyddo gwytnwch ecosystemau. Ceir cyfoeth o gynefinoedd a
rhywogaethau arbennig yn Sir Benfro, gan gynnwys 16 o’r 18 rhywogaeth o ystlumod a warchodir yn
y DU a chynefinoedd afonydd pwysig megis Ardal Cadwraeth Arbennig Afonydd Cleddau. Mae rhagor o
fanylion ar gael ar dudalennau gwe bioamrywiaeth y cyngor:
https://www.sir-benfro.gov.uk/bioamrywiaeth. Mae angen ystyried rhywogaethau a warchodir a
safleoedd dynodedig yn ystod y broses gynllunio, ac mae cynigion cynllunio yn cael eu hasesu’n
ofalus yn unol â deddfwriaeth a pholisi i ystyried goblygiadau’r datblygiadau hyn cyn
cymeradwyo unrhyw gynllun neu brosiect. 

GRADD A CHYFLOG: Gradd 8 (£36,363 – £40,777)

CYMWYSTERAU:

Bydd gennych radd mewn ecoleg neu bwnc cysylltiedig gyda chyfnod sylweddol o brofiad gwaith
perthnasol mewn maes tebyg. Mae gwybodaeth am ddeddfwriaeth berthnasol megis y Rheoliadau
Cynefinoedd a deddfwriaeth a chanllawiau cynllunio hefyd yn hanfodol. Byddwch yn gyfathrebwr
huawdl ac effeithiol, yn hunan-gymhellol, yn drefnus ac yn hyddysg mewn cyfrifiadura, gan
gynnwys defnyddio systemau gwybodaeth ddaearyddol a chronfeydd data.

Bydd deiliad y swydd yn darparu cyngor a gwybodaeth arbenigol ar ecoleg mewn perthynas â’r
broses cynllunio defnydd tir ac agweddau eraill ar fioamrywiaeth ar draws yr awdurdod ond yn
enwedig o fewn meysydd cynllunio, priffyrdd a seilwaith a phrosiectau, ac i randdeiliaid
allanol ehangach, gan sicrhau cydymffurfedd â deddfwriaeth a pholisi cysylltiedig.

Mae’r swydd hefyd yn amodol ar gytundeb lefel gwasanaeth gydag Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol
Arfordir Penfro i ddarparu cyngor ecolegol o fewn prosesau ceisiadau cynllunio a chyngor cyn
ymgeisio’r parc cenedlaethol.

Am ragor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â: Rebecca Blackman ar 01437 776376 neu [email protected]