Principal Ecologist

Principal Ecologist

Grade 5 - £45,091- £53,460

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Birmingham is a city with ambitious plans for growth, regeneration and sustainability. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Principal Ecologist to play a leading role in protecting, enhancing and championing biodiversity across the UK's largest local authority.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide expert ecological advice on planning applications, development proposals and environmental projects across the city.
• Lead on biodiversity, habitat protection, conservation and enhancement initiatives, ensuring compliance with legislation and policy.
• Support the delivery of Birmingham's sustainability, biodiversity and natural environment strategies.
• Manage and develop ecological databases and environmental information that supp...