City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Senior Biodiversity Officer

The Biodiversity Team sits within the Countryside Rights of Way Service, Department of Growth at Bradford District Council. As well as managing the most important habitats and designated sites like the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve, Ilkley Moor (part of the South Pennine Moors Special Protection Area, Special Area of Conservation and Site of Special Scientific Interest) the Biodiversity Team advises the council on the Biodiversity Duty, Biodiversity Net Gain, Habitat Banking and Protected Species issues in relation to day to day operations, maintenance and major developments.

At Bradford we are expanding the Biodiversity Team to conserve, enhance and encourage understanding of nature in the Bradford District. We are looking for a Senior Biodiversity Officer to join our dedicated team in the Countryside Rights of Way Service, Department of Growth.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your skills and experience in the areas of ecology, ecological management and public engagement that interest you the most. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.

The main responsibilities of this role:

• To support the implementation of the Council’s Biodiversity Duty as set out in the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.
• Commenting on planning applications and advising applicants on complying with nature conservation legislation.
• Monitor implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain and protected species provision relating to developments.
• Advise council departments on management of designated sites (SSSI, SPA, SAC, NNR, LNR, LWS) and green space including developing management plans and overseeing implementation.
• Work on Bradford’s habitat bank from baseline survey to management and monitoring plans to overseeing implementation.
• Support and advise local conservation and friends of groups to develop conservation projects (such as the Bradford Peregrine trail) and engage with the wider public to increase awareness and understanding of nature.

  
How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, or would like to know more information, please apply on the Councils site here

Closing Date: 28/11/2025  Location: Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 1HX