3 Days Left: Environmental Planner - ORK09259

Orkney Islands Council is hiring an Environmental Planner for a permanent, full-time position in Kirkwall, UK. The role involves safeguarding the natural environment, working on both terrestrial and marine planning, and advising on environmental legislation. Applicants should have relevant qualifications or extensive experience in the natural environment sector. The position requires travel within Orkney and offers a salary of £39,941 - £44,120 per year.
Job Description Advert NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES ANDINFRASTRUCTURE /n Planning and Community Protection - Developmentand Marine Planning /n Environmental Planner /n 35 hours per week/n Permanent /n £39,941 - £44,120 / £21.89 - £24.18 per hour(including Distant Islands Allowance) /n Are you passionate aboutbiodiversity, natural heritage and looking for a new adventure?Orkney Islands Council is seeking a dedicated Environmental Plannerto join our Development and Marine Planning Team. This full-timerole offers the chance to safeguard and enhance our beautifulislands' natural environment. /n This role has a unique remit forboth terrestrial and marine planning functions as the Team deliversboth the Orkney Local Development Plan and the Orkney IslandsRegional Marine Plan. There will be an opportunity to get involvedin environmental enhancement project work alongside the developmentof environmental planning guidance, the completion of environmentalassessments associated with our Plans and being the Council’s leadadvisor on environmental matters. /n As the Council’s EnvironmentalPlanner you will be the Council’s expert on the environmentallegislation and regulations with particular regard to the ScottishPlanning System. /n Applicants should hold a qualification at SCQFLevel 8/9 (i.e. SVQ4, HND, General Degree, Higher Apprenticeship orTechnical Apprenticeship) in natural environment or a relateddiscipline. Where the essential qualification is not held,applicants should have a minimum of 5 years’ previous relevantexperience of working in the natural environment sector. Membershipof the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management,or equivalent professional membership, is also essential. /n Youshould be able to travel efficiently and effectively between worklocations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of theService. /n This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotlandclearance. /n Prospective applicants can discuss the post bycontacting Susan Shearer, Service Manager, Development and MarinePlanning by e-mail to susan.shearer@orkney.gov.uk or telephone01856 873535. /n Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 5 May 2025 /n Pleasenote that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for thispost, in accordance with Council policy.