Natural Built and Historic Environment Manager

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic leader with the vision to shape and enhance the natural, built and historic environment of the Cotswolds? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Natural, Built & Historic Environment Manager at Cotswold District Council.

The Cotswold District is a great place, and we are rightly proud of our businesses, communities and residents. We’re busy recreating a council that’s pro-active and responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses in a fast-changing environment. That means we need to be ‘fleet of foot’ and look for innovative and creative ways to deliver against our Corporate Plan priorities.

The Council has an ambitious Council Plan focused on a range of important priorities including climate action, strong local communities, and a vibrant district economy.  

About the role…

In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality environmental leadership, driving nature recovery, and addressing the ecological and climate emergencies. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of specialists in biodiversity, arboriculture, conservation, urban design, landscape, and green infrastructure to ensure sustainable and innovative solutions across the district.

You will need…

• Relevant undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (within at least one Natural, Built and Historic Environment (NBHE) specialism)
• Five years’ experience in a relevant field
• Relevant professional membership/qualification (CIEEM; LI; IHBC etc)
• Sound knowledge, understanding and experience of at least one NBHE specialism (with good understanding and experience of the other specialisms)
• Experience of working with internal/external customers partners/clients/stakeholders and elected members
• Experience of managing a team (preferably across a range of specialisms)

Key Responsibilities…

• Provide strategic leadership to secure and promote the conservation and enhancement of the natural, historic and built environment
• Lead and manage the Natural, Built & Historic Environment (NBHE) team to deliver high-quality environmental advice across council services, particularly planning policy and development management
• Influence and work alongside stakeholders, elected members, colleagues, external partners and customers to ensure high quality design and sustainability in new developments
• Collaborate with wider partnerships and lead relevant projects to drive sustainable development and nature recovery
• Develop and implement strategies and policies to address climate and ecological challenges

Special Conditions…

• Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

What can we do for you…

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years of service
• In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements

Terms and conditions apply

These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!

If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the ‘Apply for this Position’ icon within this page. Alternatively, please email us at join-us@publicagroup.uk or contact the recruitment team on 01285 623319

Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.

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