Overview

To meet growing demand and to maintain our excellent professional standards we are now looking to expand our ecology family, specifically seeking a new ecological consultant on a full-time permanent contract.

We are looking for the following skills, experience and personality:

  • Most importantly, enthusiasm for ecology and an ambition to advance and drive high professional standards across the company and wider industry;
  • Proven experience in ecological consultancy;
  • A degree in ecology or closely related field;
  • Holder of a class 1 (CL17) bat survey licence (holding other protected species survey licences would also be advantageous);
  • Confidence in liaising directly with clients (and other stakeholders) whilst demonstrating excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Comprehensive understanding of current and evolving nature conservation legislation and planning policy;
  • Full clean current UK driving licence; and
  • Willingness to work unsociable hours particularly during the survey season.

In return, the successful candidate can expect to receive the following:

  • Competitive salary (£28k to £34k depending on experience);
  • Competitive annual leave package;
  • Annual performance related bonus;
  • Generous professional development training allowance (including payment of CIEEM and Natural England licence fees);
  • Leadership and management, as well as technical specialism pathways;
  • Opportunities for flexible / remote working;
  • Flexible TOIL policy (i.e. take your TOIL when you need / want it);
  • Critical Illness Cover / Employee Assistance Programme;
  • Cycle to Work Scheme; and
  • Access to company vehicles during work hours (you don’t need to use your own personal vehicle for work which is common place within the industry).

For more information please do get in touch with Tom knight, Director of Ecology on 01233 225365 or email tom@pjcconsultancy.com. If you’re interested in applying for this position, please submit your interest and CV to tom@pjcconsultancy.com

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