Environmental Planner
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £39,941 to £44,120 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Orkney Islands, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Countryside Jobs Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you passionate about biodiversity, natural heritage and looking for a new adventure? Orkney Islands Council is seeking a dedicated Environmental Planner to join our Development and Marine Planning Team. This full-time role offers the chance to safeguard and enhance our beautiful islands' natural environment.
This role has a unique remit for both terrestrial and marine planning functions as the Team delivers both the Orkney Local Development Plan and the Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan. There will be an opportunity to get involved in environmental enhancement project work alongside the development of environmental planning guidance, the completion of environmental assessments associated with our Plans and being the Council’s lead advisor on environmental matters.
As the Council’s Environmental Planner you will be the Council’s expert on the environmental legislation and regulations with particular regard to the Scottish Planning System.
Applicants should hold a qualification at SCQF Level 8/9 (i.e. SVQ4, HND, General Degree, Higher Apprenticeship or Technical Apprenticeship) in natural environment or a related discipline. Where the essential qualification is not held, applicants should have a minimum of 5 years’ previous relevant experience of working in the natural environment sector. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management, or equivalent professional membership, is also essential.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.
This role has a unique remit for both terrestrial and marine planning functions as the Team delivers both the Orkney Local Development Plan and the Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan. There will be an opportunity to get involved in environmental enhancement project work alongside the development of environmental planning guidance, the completion of environmental assessments associated with our Plans and being the Council’s lead advisor on environmental matters.
As the Council’s Environmental Planner you will be the Council’s expert on the environmental legislation and regulations with particular regard to the Scottish Planning System.
Applicants should hold a qualification at SCQF Level 8/9 (i.e. SVQ4, HND, General Degree, Higher Apprenticeship or Technical Apprenticeship) in natural environment or a related discipline. Where the essential qualification is not held, applicants should have a minimum of 5 years’ previous relevant experience of working in the natural environment sector. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management, or equivalent professional membership, is also essential.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.