Ecology Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to play an important role in helping to protect and enhance Oxfordshire's biodiversity. We are looking for a pragmatic, solutions-focused and partner-orientated professional to join our Green Spaces Team. You will become part of an innovative and supportive team who work across a range of ecological areas to deliver a better environment for all. You'll provide high quality, technical, evidence-based ecological and biodiversity advice to internal and external customers and inform regulatory decision-making. To provide efficient and effective technical advice and support on ecology and other natural environment matters in relation to Oxford City Council's Green and Blue Spaces, and how they are managed on its behalf by its trading arm Oxford Direct Services. To provide specialist biodiversity and ecological advice on the development of management plans and policies and contribute to relevant national consultations. Help develop effective partnerships with national agencies and charities, local organisations, community volunteer groups etc, and participate in programmes or initiatives that enhance the natural environment, access to it, or information about it.