Assistant Ecologist

Job description

Assistant Ecologist (£29,542 - £32,046) Full time, Temporary 12 months

Now is the time to work for Warwickshire County Council; the first Council to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain and at the forefront of other nature markets, the next being District Level Licencing for great crested newts (GCN).

We are looking for an officer to support the delivery of a NatureSpace Partnership GCN district level licence across Warwickshire, Coventry & Solihull local authorities.

You will work closely with the NatureSpace Partnership, developers, private sector ecologists, and the wider team to provide a complete package of support for the delivery of the district level licence for GCN. You will raise awareness of the scheme within the local planning authorities, understand planning and licensing requirements, and monitor and advise on compliance and enforcement measures. You'll be covering everything from identifying GCN constraints within planning applications, to supporting the creation of compensatory habitats. To do this you'll be providing guidance to both developers and team members. The post is an excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of ecological planning advice.

A good knowledge of great crested newt ecology and planning application processes would be an advantage, but all guidance and training will be given.

You will be joining a dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced team comprising 14 ecological officers, five historic environment officers, and two landscape architects.

General Information

We are looking for candidates who can integrate well with the existing team, bringing their current skills and an enthusiasm to expand their expertise. Our workforce training plan supports active progression from apprentices to Service Managers, following the respective chartered institute competency frameworks (or equivalent).

For a more detailed insight into the role please see the Job Description and Person Specifications here

Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund '

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

If you are applying for this role on a secondment basis please ensure you have permission from your line manager.

To discuss the role please contact Ben Wood on [email protected]

Closing date: 25th September 2026
Interview date: 6th October 2026

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [email protected] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more