Senior Ecological Planning Officer

Closing date:

Salary: £26,250 - £30,500 depending on experience

Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time

Location:

The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge
, Stafford , Staffordshire, ST17 0WT

, Stafford , Staffordshire, ST17 0WT

We are currently looking for an experienced ecological professional to help ensure development across the county protects, enhances and connects wildlife.

This is an opportunity to use your ecological expertise to influence planning decisions, working with Local Planning Authorities, developers and consultants to secure better outcomes for nature through the planning system.

We're looking for someone who enjoys applying sound ecological judgement to real-world planning decisions. Whether your background is in ecological consultancy, local government, conservation or another planning-related role, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to nature recovery across Staffordshire.

You'll be joining a friendly and supportive Conservation Team, working together to secure the best possible outcomes for wildlife across Staffordshire.

This is an opportunity to use your ecological expertise to influence planning decisions, working with Local Planning Authorities, developers and consultants to secure better outcomes for nature through the planning system.

We're looking for someone who enjoys applying sound ecological judgement to real-world planning decisions. Whether your background is in ecological consultancy, local government, conservation or another planning-related role, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to nature recovery across Staffordshire.

You'll be joining a friendly and supportive Conservation Team, working together to secure the best possible outcomes for wildlife across Staffordshire.

Role Documents

• ESPO JD June 2026 .docx(4.28 MB)
• SEPO - Job Advert template July 2026.docx(78.61 KB)

We're committed to flexible working and recognise that experienced professionals are looking for different ways of working. We welcome applications from candidates interested in full-time (35 hours), part-time or job share arrangements, with flexible and hybrid working available where the role allows. If you have the experience we're looking for but need a different working pattern, we'd encourage you to apply.