Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Monitoring Officer in Liverpool

A bit about us: Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there’s really something for everyone!

The Role: In the role of BNG Monitoring Officer you will lead on ensuring baseline Recreational Mitigation Strategy (RMS) ecological studies are undertaken; to monitor and report regularly on the delivery and effectiveness of agreed Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and RMS ecological enhancements and the expenditure of Section 106/Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions associated with green infrastructure; and to provide ecological advice in relation to development. As the BNG Monitoring Officer you will negotiate with developers and stakeholders to secure high-quality green infrastructure, nature-based solutions as part of development proposals as well as provide professional advice to planning officers, Planning Committee, senior officers, and elected members on all ecological matters, with an emphasis on BNG and RMS. The BNG Monitoring Officer will provide expert ecological and environmental input into council corporate projects and land management and prepare baseline ecology and impact reports for RMS. The role of the BNG Monitoring Officer will monitor the delivery and effectiveness of agreed ecological enhancements on site, in particular monitoring compliance with BNG planning conditions and legal agreements and monitor the expenditure of S106 and potential CIL contributions associated with green infrastructure with a particular focus on BNG/RMS.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme

Next steps: Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 28th September 2026. Interview date: W/C Monday 5th October 2026. Interview type: Face-to-face competency based questions. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Andrea Dimba at andrea.dimba@liverpool.gov.uk.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

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