Community Environment Officer (Environmental Quality and Ecology)Council

An exciting opportunity has become available for two people to join our team based at Ty Blaen, New Inn depot.

We are looking for appropriately qualified individuals who have a background in countryside management and ecology. They will engage in the preparation and development of plans and policies for managing parks, allotments, litter and fly-tipping prevention, and respond to planning applications and requests for professional advice. They will enjoy working in partnership with community groups and volunteers under the Torfaen Deal. In addition, applicants will be able to offer specialist ecological advice and guidance across the Council, including input into planning policy and responses to planning applications.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Danny Hodson Environment Policy & Partnerships Officer 07947 186331 email [email protected] to discuss the vacancy further.

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council. 

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups. 

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.   

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview. 

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.