Environmental Planner - ORK09544
- £39,941 to £44,120 per annum
- Full Time
- Contact: Please see description
- Reference: ORK09544
- Posted July, 04, 2025 12:00 AM
Advert INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Planning and Community Protection - Development and Marine Planning Environmental Planner 35 hours per week Permanent £39,941 - £44,120 / £21.89 - £24.18 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) Are …...
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Planning and Community Protection - Development and Marine Planning
Environmental Planner
35 hours per week
Permanent
£39,941 - £44,120 / £21.89 - £24.18 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
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.
This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.
Prospective applicants can discuss the post by contacting Susan Shearer, Service Manager, Development and Marine Planning by e-mail to susan.shearer@orkney.gov.uk or telephone 01856 873535.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 17 August 2025
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.
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