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Environment Officer

SP 22 (2026/27)
Reporting to the Maintenance Director

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities:-

· Conduct walkover surveys to determine the presence of priority and/or problem

species, report on outcomes and submit species sightings to local record centre

· Write and report on environmental action plans, identify opportunities to initiate schemes which provide environmental benefits, manage their delivery and report on these.

· Assist in the management of the Environment budget

· Conserve and enhance the environment ensuring the Boards operations have no net negative impact

· Design, create and deliver in-house environmental training for employees and Board Members

· Ensure that the Board has the appropriate environmental licences, and the requirements of these are adhered to, for example, badger class licence

· Contribute to the development of key Environment and Biodiversity policies and procedures.

· Assess ecological reports submitted as a part of the consenting process and respond to these.

· Manage GIS, supporting colleagues with mapping requirements, publishing ArcReader Maps regularly updating GIS data, upgrading software and managing mapping function of rating system.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships through excellent interpersonal skills with landowners, Environment Agency, Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership, Rivers Trust and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

· Develop and maintain excellent central office and wider team communication.

· Take responsibility for your own personal development and share your learning with others.

· Attend and support meetings as required.

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