Coastal Ecologist
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Career Grade D-H £27,254 to £51,356 per annum (initial salary dependent on experience and qualifications) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Havant, PO9 2AX |
| Company: | Havant Borough & East Hampshire District Councils |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 196 |
Summary
Job Advert
This is one of two exciting opportunities to join the environment team, within a busy multi-disciplinary coastal management team
managing coastal flood and erosion risk on the south coast:
Coastal Partners provides a Coastal Risk Management Service to five local authorities that reduces the risks to people, the
developed and natural environment, from flooding and coastal erosion. With several exciting large-scale civil engineering,
environmental and research projects in our portfolio, we are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our
Environment team.
This role will join colleagues in providing technical support on Planning and Marine Licence Applications within highly sensitive
and designated environments on a variety of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM), habitat creation and allied
projects. We are looking for applicants who have a passion for the coastal environment and understand the careful balance between
this and the need for FCERM. Applicants should have experience of managing or supporting the delivery of complex ecology based
projects in environmentally sensitive areas.
The roles will involve supporting senior staff in the delivery of ecology advice including planning and undertaking ecological
surveys and ecological supervision at both a project and plan level. Other key responsibilities include:
* Assisting with the coordination of ecological mitigation measures in support of FCERM projects.
* Supporting the preparation of technical reports and assessments including PEAs, BNG metrics/strategies, BMEPs, and EIA
chapters.
* Working collaboratively with project teams to help deliver ecological deliverables on time and to high standard.
Key competencies and experience include:
* A good knowledge and experience of Habitats Regulations Assessment, Wildlife Legislation, planning policies, licensing
requirements, experience of best practice ecological surveys and BNG. Holding protected species survey licenses would be an
advantage.
* Good experience of supporting ecological assessments at project and/or plan level, ideally in the FCERM sector.
* Ability to contribute to clear and accurate technical writing.
* Working towards or holding membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or a similar
environmental body.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; with experience of communicating confidently with regulators and
stakeholders.
* Being organised with proven ability to multi-task and handle several projects simultaneously.
* Proactive and motivated with an ability to problem solve working both as a team and individually.
* Project management experience including use of project management tools would be advantageous.
* Technically competent with familiarity with standard software applications, experience with GIS, would be an advantage.
You will require a degree or post-graduate degree in ecology/environmental related discipline and suitable experience. This is a
career graded post with the opportunity to progress through career grade. The initial salary is dependent on experience and
qualifications.
We are a dynamic service with a fresh and optimistic approach to meeting challenges and opportunities and are committed to
developing our people through training and support to offer a varied experience.
What we offer
* Career grade D-H £27,254 to £51,356 per annum
* Generous Leave Allowance
* Free Parking
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
* Family Friendly Packages
* Role specific training for career development
* A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
[https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers]
Interested? For more information about us please visit https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team
[https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team] or our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coastalpartners/videos
[https://www.youtube.com/@coastalpartners/videos]
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ed Rowsell on 07702 516253
To Apply
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 30 April 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 1 June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We would encourage you to
submit your application as early as possible.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
This is one of two exciting opportunities to join the environment team, within a busy multi-disciplinary coastal management team
managing coastal flood and erosion risk on the south coast:
Coastal Partners provides a Coastal Risk Management Service to five local authorities that reduces the risks to people, the
developed and natural environment, from flooding and coastal erosion. With several exciting large-scale civil engineering,
environmental and research projects in our portfolio, we are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our
Environment team.
This role will join colleagues in providing technical support on Planning and Marine Licence Applications within highly sensitive
and designated environments on a variety of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM), habitat creation and allied
projects. We are looking for applicants who have a passion for the coastal environment and understand the careful balance between
this and the need for FCERM. Applicants should have experience of managing or supporting the delivery of complex ecology based
projects in environmentally sensitive areas.
The roles will involve supporting senior staff in the delivery of ecology advice including planning and undertaking ecological
surveys and ecological supervision at both a project and plan level. Other key responsibilities include:
* Assisting with the coordination of ecological mitigation measures in support of FCERM projects.
* Supporting the preparation of technical reports and assessments including PEAs, BNG metrics/strategies, BMEPs, and EIA
chapters.
* Working collaboratively with project teams to help deliver ecological deliverables on time and to high standard.
Key competencies and experience include:
* A good knowledge and experience of Habitats Regulations Assessment, Wildlife Legislation, planning policies, licensing
requirements, experience of best practice ecological surveys and BNG. Holding protected species survey licenses would be an
advantage.
* Good experience of supporting ecological assessments at project and/or plan level, ideally in the FCERM sector.
* Ability to contribute to clear and accurate technical writing.
* Working towards or holding membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or a similar
environmental body.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; with experience of communicating confidently with regulators and
stakeholders.
* Being organised with proven ability to multi-task and handle several projects simultaneously.
* Proactive and motivated with an ability to problem solve working both as a team and individually.
* Project management experience including use of project management tools would be advantageous.
* Technically competent with familiarity with standard software applications, experience with GIS, would be an advantage.
You will require a degree or post-graduate degree in ecology/environmental related discipline and suitable experience. This is a
career graded post with the opportunity to progress through career grade. The initial salary is dependent on experience and
qualifications.
We are a dynamic service with a fresh and optimistic approach to meeting challenges and opportunities and are committed to
developing our people through training and support to offer a varied experience.
What we offer
* Career grade D-H £27,254 to £51,356 per annum
* Generous Leave Allowance
* Free Parking
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
* Family Friendly Packages
* Role specific training for career development
* A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
[https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers]
Interested? For more information about us please visit https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team
[https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team] or our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coastalpartners/videos
[https://www.youtube.com/@coastalpartners/videos]
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ed Rowsell on 07702 516253
To Apply
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 30 April 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 1 June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We would encourage you to
submit your application as early as possible.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
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