Neighbourhood Services, which provides a high proportion of front-line services for Spelthorne Borough Council, including refuse collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance, are advertising for a full-time Biodiversity Officer to work at our Whitehouse Depot in Kingston Road, Ashford and other Council owned sites.

Working within our busy Neighbourhood Services office, you will manage the SSSI’s which fall under the council’s management along with other sites of ecological significance. You’ll also be responsible for the management of the common land in the borough.

You will lead on environmentally focused projects as required to meet statutory duties and enable community participation. You will also provide a primary point of contact for general ecological queries both externally and internally.

Degree or equivalent in biodiversity or open space management essential. Please note that as part of the employment checks, this post has an essential car user allowance attached to it. A valid driving licence, and access to a vehicle insured for business use will be required.

For more information and to apply, please click here.