Principal Natural Environment Officer

Join us as a Principal Natural Environment Officer (Ecology) to help protect and enhance Lancashire’s natural environment. 

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated people manager to be the County's strategic and technical lead for Lancashire's Local Environment Records Network (LERN) and the Biological Heritage Sites (BHS) team specialising in Ecology. You'll work alongside other principal officers within the Environment and Climate team to deliver the County Councils wider environmental strategy.

As the Principal Natural Environment Officer, you will:

• Lead on data, monitoring and evidence overseeing BHS and LERN operations, budgets, and service agreements 
• Support biodiversity reporting, planning, and policy development building strategic partnerships to promote ecological services.
• Provide specialist support and advice to senior managers, colleagues and customers 

What we're looking for: 

• A developed understanding of ecological principals and issues
• Excellent data management and analytical skills including the ability to apply GIS principles 
• Experience managing a team to deliver on service objectives within an agreed budget. 

We're looking for someone who can build on the success of the BHS and LERN teams, bringing innovation and new approaches to make a meaningful impact in Lancashire.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Debbie King at [email protected] 

Closing date: 7th September 2025  

Why join us? 

By joining Lancashire County Council, you'll have the opportunity to shape the career path that is right for you, with access to personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council is truly the place where you can have the career you've always wanted. 

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, including: 

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. 
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and the option to buy additional leave each year. 
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.