Overview

We are looking for a passionate, experienced Ecologist to join our skilled and dedicated team on a part time or full-time basis. The candidate will take on a technical lead role to guide and support our small team of ecologists, providing technical input, quality assurance, and problem-solving. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the future development and growth of our consultancy.

The Role

To build a role that suits your expertise and circumstances within a small, passionate business. You will work with the Directors and Senior staff to oversee all areas of ecological consultancy from tendering, survey design to final delivery.

Key responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of all projects from inception to delivery and evaluation.
  • Generating and tendering for work including writing fee proposals and liaison with clients.
  • Plan and deliver ecological projects, including scope and survey design.
  • Delivering impact assessments and mitigation design.
  • Planning and undertaking EPS surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals etc.
  • Carry out BNG assessments.
  • Preparation of EPS licence applications, technical report writing and review.
  • Oversee staff and ensure highest standards.

Essential criteria:

  • Broad ecological knowledge and industry experience, ideally at Senior or Principal level.
  • NE and/or NRW Bat license and / or other protected species survey licences.
  • Experienced in the delivery of EPS licences.
  • Excellent working knowledge of protected species legislation, planning policy and BNG assessments (including Habitat Condition assessments).
  • Experienced in liaising with statutory bodies and local authorities and other stakeholders.
  • A great team player and able to mentor less experienced staff when needed.
  • Flexible approach to working unsociable hours during peak season. Occasional working away.

What we offer:

  • Salary £40,000 – £45,000 pro rata based on 40hrs per week. Pension scheme, dedicated Training/CPD budget
  • Flexible role. Terms and hours agreed with right candidate to suit their circumstances.
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Use of a company vehicle for all work.
  • TOIL system recognising demands of seasonal fieldwork
  • Flexible environment, working from our purpose-built office in Ellesmere and/or from home when suitable.
  • CIEEM membership and other relevant membership and protected species licence fees paid.

As well as ecological consultancy work, we deliver a range of practical conservation projects which you will have the opportunity to assist with if desired. Build the Mitigation you design!

 

How to Apply

For an informal, confidential chat, please call Mick Smith 01691 623505

Please apply with CV and covering letter to m.smith@wildbanks.co.uk.

To apply for this job email your details to m.smith@wildbanks.co.uk