Biodiversity Officer

About the Role

The Biodiversity Officer will focus on delivering positive ecological outcomes through the Council's operational services, including providing on‑site support to avoid and mitigate impacts on protected species and priority habitats. They will advise on biodiversity net gain, conservation management, and invasive species, while helping to realise the Council's ambitions for Road Verge Nature Reserves and wider verge management.

About You

We are looking for someone experienced in providing ecological advice to contractors and engineers, with applied knowledge of protected species and habitat management. Good communication and problem‑solving skills will be essential in this role.

Rewards and Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Great learning and development opportunities tosupportyour growth
• Technology tosupportagile working - with unlimited access to Copilot for smarter productivity
• Employee Assistance Programme with health and wellbeingsupport
• Generous annual leave - up to 30 days plus bank holidays, and an option to 'buy' additional time off
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local Government Pension Scheme - employer contributions up to 19.9%
• Discounts - local and national offers for shopping and travel

Ready to Apply?

• If you are interested in this role, please submit your application by 31st May.
• Before applying, we recommend reviewing the attached job summary, which provides further information and clear guidance on what we're looking for.
• When applying, please upload a current CV and a personal statement.
• Your personal statement should explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, with reference to the key criteria set out in the job summary. We recommend a maximum of 750 words.
• For informal enquiries or further information about the role, please contact Beccy Micklem, Landscape and Nature Recovery Team Leader on beccy.micklem@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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