Planning Ecologist

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations
and seeks to appoint a Planning Ecologist.

As the Trust seeks to significantly enhance our influence in the planning system, this a rare
opportunity for a talented and motivated individual with a background in ecology to take on a
role helping to create a truly sustainable Yorkshire.

Using your knowledge and understanding of ecology and the planning system, and in close
collaboration with the team’s Planning Specialist, you will lead on engaging and influencing
the planning system across Yorkshire to help deliver YWT’s ambition for a nature-rich
Yorkshire.

You will seek opportunities to prevent negative impacts and promote positive outcomes for
wildlife from development, through responding to planning applications, and liaising with
developers, local authorities and other stakeholders.

If you are a collaborative team player, with a strong commitment to conservation and the
natural environment, and hold a driving licence and are willing to drive as required within
Yorkshire, then this is an incredibly rewarding place to bring your career.

We will consider a permanent full-time or part-time role applications (please state as
appropriate in your application).

Closing date: 17 August 2025, midnight

Interview date: 29 August 2025

Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The
Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences
and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where
everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to
flourish, just like nature.

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