Overview

Are you ready to lead the way in nature recovery?

Ecosulis is seeking an experienced Principal Ecologist who is passionate about restoring ecosystems and driving large-scale, impactful projects.

As a key member of our senior leadership team, you’ll take the reins on high-profile ecological and rewilding initiatives, making a tangible difference for biodiversity while advancing your career in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

If you’re committed to rewilding, dedicated to supporting a skilled team, and eager to contribute to our mission of rewilding half the planet by 2050, we want to hear from you.

Roles and responsibilities to include:

  • Project Leadership: Lead and manage the coordination, resourcing, budgeting, and delivery of multiple ecological and rewilding projects.
  • Technical Expertise: Provide technical input and review for ecological quotations, reports, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and rewilding strategies.
  • Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality of client deliverables, including mitigation licence applications, ecological reports, management plans, and project bids.
  • Team Mentorship: Mentor and support junior ecologists and interns, fostering their technical skills and ecological expertise.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Ecosulis in meetings with clients, statutory bodies, and the public.
  • Cross functional working: Work closely with Marketing and Partnerships to deliver key account management requirements.
  • Risk Management: Report on project risks and delivery progress to the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Field Work: Undertake site surveys and provide ecological guidance across the company.
  • Team Leadership: Lead weekly team meetings and ensure effective communication and progress tracking.

About us

Ecosulis specialise in technology-powered nature restoration for people, planet, and progress. We’re making rewilding commercially viable to accelerate the vision of a recoverable earth within our lifetime. Our experts advise and deliver landscape-scale habitat restoration projects across the UK, while our practical ecologists work in collaboration with many major contractors. We also have a teams of nature recovery and rewilding specialists delivering a variety of projects for landowners and corporates. Ecosulis has invested in cutting-edge technology, pioneering science-based nature-based consultancy and contracting for over 30 years.

We see a future where rewilding is not only a way to develop more space for wild nature or to benefit our health and wellbeing, but also a financially viable market. We see opportunity for everyone to add value, driving positive impact at a global scale. This is a story of what can be achieved, rather than what needs to be done.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Here at Ecosulis we particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout our industry. Appointment will always however, be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.

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About you

The ideal candidate will be an experienced ecologist with a proven track record in delivering high-quality ecological assessments, BNG, and project leadership. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, you bring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to mentor and support a growing team. With in-depth knowledge of ecological legislation and rewilding principles, you’re ready to take on a senior leadership role and drive impactful nature recovery projects.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

  • A degree in Ecology or a related field (a higher degree is a plus).
  • A minimum of 8 years experience in ecology or rewilding projects.
  • Full membership of CIEEM; Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist status is highly desirable.
  • Proven experience in delivering competitive quotations, BNG assessments, EcIAs, and ecological reports.
  • Licences for protected species (e.g., GCN, Class 2 Bat, Dormice) held for at least three years.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation and policy.
  • Detailed understanding of ecological and rewilding principles, biodiversity metrics, and relevant environmental legislation.
  • Experience in writing and delivering PEAs, BNG assessments, EcIAs, and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements.
  • Experience in technical and quality review of ecological reports.
  • Strong commercial awareness and project management skills.
  • The ability to liaise with key clients and gain a deeper understanding of their needs and how you can add value.
  • Experience in working cross functionally to deliver high quality results for clients and key accounts.
  • Line management and team leadership experience.

Role Details

Job type: Full time, permanent
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Location: The role will be home based with travel to site, client meetings and management meetings as needed

Reports to: Managing Director.

A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle will be required for this position.

Benefits

  • Remote working options and compressed hours to support work-life balance.
  • 3% company pension contribution.
  • Access to healthcare services.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Enhanced benefits supporting you through life’s milestones.
  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training allowance.
  • Clear career pathways towards leadership roles.
  • Occupational Health Platform and Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
  • Internal Reward Points Scheme to acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.
  • Receive a welcome pack upon starting.
  • Fitbit provided upon completion of probation.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please send us your up-to-date CV and covering letter using the link below: https://ecosulis.bamboohr.com/careers/309

If you have any further questions, or would like to find out more about the role, please email HR@ecosulis.co.uk

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