Spelthorne Borough Council

Biodiversity Officer

Salary £31,368-£37,298 pa plus essential user car allowance

36 hours full time

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.

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.

Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network. Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.

In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).

If you would like more information on this role, please speak to Catherine Munro on 01784 446317.

Closing date: 12 December 2025 (noon)

Interview date: 7 January 2026

To apply please click here: Biodiversity Officer | Spelthorne | November 2025

CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.

All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.

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Strictly No Agencies

Closing Date: 12/12/2025  Location: Kingston Road, Ashford, Surrey