Biodiversity Officer - EAL12974

Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.

To start 1st October 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join East Lothian's Countryside Team as a Biodiversity Officer and be part of the team in promoting and enhancing biodiversity along with getting involved with communities and delivering strategic and operational projects.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration

Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found

here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

Please Note:

All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

To provide advice and support to the Council in relation to its Biodiversity Duty and support the development and implementation of the East Lothian Biodiversity Action Plan.

The East Lothian Way

The

East Lothian Way- values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Degree or equivalent in an ecological/environmental or related discipline with relevant previous experience.

Driving Licence

A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

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