Overview

Location: Warboys, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Hybrid working available, with a focus on projects in the East of England
Salary: £29,750 – £34,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, permanent (part-time considered)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career in ecological consultancy?
Join our friendly and dynamic team at Greenwillows Associates Ltd and contribute to a diverse range of projects that make a real impact on nature conservation and sustainable development.

About Us

Established in 2001, Greenwillows Associates Ltd is an independent, multidisciplinary ecological consultancy dedicated to balancing nature conservation with client needs.

We deliver a wide variety of ecological surveys across Central and Eastern England, alongside arboricultural consultancy and practical habitat creation and management. With a strong conservation ethos, we choose projects that align with our values – from nightingale habitat restoration and rewilding to major infrastructure developments.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible, supportive working environment – family-friendly, inclusive, and focused on staff wellbeing.

  • Competitive salary with regular reviews and clear paths to promotion.

  • Collaborative, friendly team where your voice matters and your growth is supported.

  • Annual training budget & CPD opportunities, including:

    • Paid CIEEM membership

    • Survey licences

    • Ongoing botany training (internal & external)

    • Career development pathways into senior leadership

  • Diverse project portfolio with a strong local client base, reducing travel time.

  • Forward-thinking company committed to expanding services and skill sets that inspire our staff.

Your Role

As a Consultant Ecologist, you’ll play an integral role in our consultancy team, supporting and leading projects while working closely with colleagues and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct ecological surveys: UKHab, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and protected species (e.g., bats, GCNs, reptiles, water voles)

  • Manage small to medium-scale projects: quoting, surveying, reporting, invoicing

  • Prepare reports: Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs)

  • Support and supervise junior staff

  • Liaise with clients, planning authorities, and statutory bodies

  • Design and implement mitigation measures with senior support

  • Maintain and manage ecological equipment

  • Produce RAMS (risk assessments and method statements)

  • Prepare protected species licence applications (with guidance)

  • Conduct Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) duties

  • Submit biological records to Local Records Centres

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in ecological consultancy

  • Excellent report writing (PEAs and EcIAs)

  • Degree in ecology, environmental science, or related field

  • At least one protected species survey licence (e.g., bats, GCNs)

  • Competence in surveying and mitigation for at least two protected species

  • Knowledge of UK/EU environmental legislation

  • Strong botanical skills

  • Proficiency in UKHab surveys and BNG assessments

  • Effective project management and client engagement

  • Positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude

  • Full UK driving licence and access to transport

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • FISC Level 3 or above (or willingness to achieve it)

  • GIS mapping and data analysis

  • Experience with ECoW supervision

  • Experience preparing protected species licence applications

  • Associate membership of CIEEM (or intention to obtain)

  • A strong professional network within ecology/conservation

How to Apply

Send your CV to Wendy Marsh at:
wendy@greenwillowsassociates.co.uk

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – apply early to avoid missing out!

We look forward to hearing from you!
Greenwillows Associates Ltd – working for wildlife and people.

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