Ecologist | St Albans

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take steps to protect it.

We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.

Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continually striving to improve. We offer flexible working as well as other benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes. We are based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans.

About the role

Reporting to the Planning and Biodiversity Manager, the Ecologist will lead the Local Wildlife Sites Programme, support the Trust’s ecological consultancy and the planning advocacy work.

You will need to have strong experience in ecological survey skills (in particular floral surveys), and in providing advice on conservation land management. You will have an excellent knowledge of habitats and species, as well as excellent communication skills.

Please download a recruitment pack for more information.

Application deadline: 9am on Thursday 10th February

Interviews: Candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Teams on 22nd February. Those candidates will then be narrowed down to a shortlist who will be invited to attend a site visit on 24th February.