Salary: Within salary band £25,000 - £32,000 pa, depending on qualifications and experience; permanent position; full-time 35 hours per week; based at Curdridge, near Botley, Hampshire
Closing date: Friday 23rd November 2012
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is the leading local nature conservation charity. We seek to increase people’s involvement in their local environment and in turn create better conditions for wildlife on land and in the sea.
We are looking for a Senior Planning Officer whose role is to inform and engage with statutory bodies through the development planning process. He/she will be the voice for wildlife interests and representing the Trust’s vision on selected proposed developments in the two counties. The Trust’s vision for Living Landscapes and Living Seas is underpinned by sound research and science. This role will contribute to the production and dissemination of the evidence base.
It is essential that you have proven experience of responding to development control casework, with the ability to write technical reports for diverse audiences. You must also have a good understanding of wildlife law and conservation land management, so as to articulate evidence based arguments orally and in writing. You must be a resilient professional with the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenging situations.
For job details and job descsription available at http://www.hwt.org.uk/jobs2.php/352/senior-planning-officer
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We require completed application forms. Please download an application form and further job details at www.hiwwt.org.uk, or request one by email to recruitment@hwt.org.uk