Nature Based Solutions Principal Advisor

Derbyshire is a beautiful and diverse county with varied and distinct landscapes.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Derbyshire County Council’s Conservation, Heritage and Design Service.  The Service consists of officers with expertise in built heritage conservation, landscape architecture, archaeology, ecology and urban design, and hosts the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Coordination Team as well as the Derbyshire Historic Environment Record.

We are looking for a Nature Based Solutions Manager to join this multidisciplinary service to manage the ‘natural environment’ section of the Team.  You will need a developed understanding of natural capital, ecosystem services and biodiversity net gain. 

We are looking for an individual with management experience who will be able to assist the Council in:

• Discharging its planning function in relation to ecology
• Ensuring compliance with the Environment Act, in particular biodiversity net gain duties
• Taking advantage of the opportunities that the Environment Act presents, including offsite biodiversity net gain delivery
• Developing an investment framework and identifying investment opportunities in relation to the natural environment that build on the successful delivery of the Derbyshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and
• Managing the arboriculture team to address the Council’s health and safety liabilities presented by tree on its Countryside Service’s land and those that could impact on its wider assets, including roads.

If you would like to talk about the position, please contact Adam Lathbury: adam.lathbury@derbyshire.gov.uk

Ready to apply?

Please read the job and person profile to help you complete your application. Please detail how you meet the skills and experience we are looking for in a supporting statement, which should accompany your CV. 

We believe that hard work and commitment should be rewarded, and we offer:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, fast track physiotherapy and confidential psychological support services.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more

Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 7th July 2025

This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there’ll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

We really look forward to hearing from you!

CSJS