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    Senior BNG Consultant - Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Wildscapes CIC

    Wildscapes CIC
    Wildscapes CIC Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Description

    We are currently in the process of expanding our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services and this role will therefore be pivotal in this development. BNG services are currently overseen by our BNG Officer, but to support this expansion, we've recognised the need to create a dedicated post for a Senior BNG Consultant in order to help deliver our BNG services.

    An ecology focused BNG consultant will enable Wildscapes to expand our BNG expertise and services and to respond to the demands of mandatory BNG. This role will support the BNG Development Officer in delivering and developing the BNG Hub and to assist in the delivery of all aspects of the BNG Hub.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Primarily responsible for conducting BNG baseline assessments.
      • Conducting BNG assessments and ecological surveys to identify biodiversity and habitat types on sites and their BNG potential (both offsetting sites and development sites)
      • Carrying out BNG metric calculations
      • Preparation of BNG reports for both offsetting sites and development sites
      • Working on both Trust owned and managed land and on other landowners land
    • Biodiversity Planning
      • Develop BNG plans and strategies for a wide range of projects. Collaboration with project teams, clients and relevant stakeholders to development most effective plans
      • Development of Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans for BNG sites
    • Assist the BNG Development Officer in implementing and developing the BNG Hub
    • Undertake BNG fieldwork, including site surveys and monitoring
    • Adopt a key role in BNG project such as in producing BNG assessment reports, habitat management and monitoring plans and BNG strategy plans for a wide range of projects
    • Offer vital support on land management advice, habitat restoration advice, development of Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans

    Location: Sheffield, UK. Hybrid and flexible working options available.

    Job Type: Permanent subject to business performance.

    Hours: Full/Part Time. We will consider applications wishing to work 30 – 37.5 hours a week.

    Salary: £32,260.87 per annum + 9% pension contribution entitlement.

    Closing Date: Monday 27th May 2024, at midnight

    Interview Date: Tuesday 11 th June 2024

    For further information and to apply please visit to download the application pack and return your completed application to

    If you have any questions about the post or our recruitment process please contact us by email or by calling