Stewart Rowden

Experience

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  Various

  Sept 1996 - May 1997

  Field Archaeologist

  Worked mainly on rescue digs ahead of developments, usually on active building sites. Recorded finds, some basic surveying, sample taking, drawings, photos,lots of heavy digging and sample washing.

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  HM Customs & Excise

  Aug 1997 - May 1999

  VAT Advice Officer

  I worked in the VAT Advice Centre helping businesses and the public make sense of the various rules regarding VAT. It was more interesting than it might sound- we got a LOT of calls and VAT can be rather complex. I also manned reception and the switchboard.

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  The Planning Inspectorate

  Jun 1999 - May 2005

  Environment casework officer

  Was case officer for appeals submitted under environmental legislation, ranging from Important hedgerows to landfill sites, including discharge consents and NVZs. Worked with the Planning Inspectors to ensure they had all the information required to make a sound decision. Used to deal with appeals against Environment Agency decisions- now I work for them ( as part of NRW)

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  Avon Wildlife Trust

  May 2008 - Sept 2009

  Planning Assistant

  Was a full time volunteer for the Wildlife trust. My main role was planning assistant, but I also helped with the Avon Biodiversity Action Plan group, and helped with surveys and public education events.

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  Countryside Council for Wales

  Sept 2009 - Apr 2014

  Planning Casework assistant/ District team officer/ Local Record Center liason

  Until CCW became Natural Recourses Wales I worked in Swansea and Llandeilo assessing planning applications from three planning authorities for impacts upon Designated European sites, SSSIs, European and UK Protected Species, BAP habitats, and landscape. I also assisted the Swansea District team with applications for consents to carry out works on SSSIs.I was also asked to become the CCW liason with the WWBIC Local Record Center.And I took on adhoc roles, such as lead liason on the construction of the new section of the A477 St Clears to Red Roses road scheme. Show less

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  Bristol Bat Rescue

  Jan 2011 - now

  Bat Carer
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  Natural Resources Wales

  Apr 2014 - May 2019

  Development Planning Liason Officer

  I handle planning application consultations and pre-application consultations submitted to NRW. I consider whether there are any issues within our remit e.g. Designated European sites, SSSIs, European Protected Species, flood risk, environmental pollution risk, and impacts upon important landscapes (such as National Parks and AONBs). I consult the relevant specialists in our organisation where I need further advice and then put together our response.

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  Ecology consultancies

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2017

  Freelance work

  Assisted with bat emergence surveys for two sites.

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  Natural England

  May 2019 - Feb 2021

  EPS Licensing Support Advisor

  I worked in Central team logging EPS mitigation applications for bats, great crested newts, dormice and otter, and the odd Natterjack toad. Also processing Returns. I also did a bit of work on Freedom of Information requests and HS2.I made notes on the processes involved for determining applications so I can help advise on putting together mitigation licence application licences

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  Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

  Carer
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  Self Employed

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Freelance bat surveyor

  Assisting with surveys of building to assess potential for bats to be present, and surveys to record bat activity.

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  Abricon Limited

  Aug 2022 - now

  Bat ecologist