Overview

As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead on securing, creating and monitoring EBs network of sites across England with a particular focus in your defined geographical region. This will involve a wide range of responsibilities supported by EBs team of ecologists, land managers and the wider project delivery team. You will progress and manage all aspects of creating large scale nature recovery projects – Habitat Banks.

We are looking for someone to cover a 12m maternity contract, with the chance of becoming permanent at the end of the contract.

We are specifically looking for candidates to live in the Bristol to Oxford to Buckinghamshire corridor – anywhere around those areas could work well.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Habitat Bank projects from initiation to creation and beyond, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and objectives.
  • Undertake ecological survey work including site walkovers, UK Habitat Classification, habitat condition assessment and more specialised botanical survey work as necessary. All with support and supervision from senior staff when necessary.
  • Analyse ecological data, interpret findings, and prepare Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and calculations utilising the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.
  • Lead on habitat design and creation of Habitat Management Plans and associated strategies with technical support from the wider team as needed. Digital mapping and presentation of habitat baselines and habitat creation proposals using GIS.
  • Liaison and relationship building with landowners and other stakeholders throughout the Habitat Bank process.
  • Lead on organising and undertaking monitoring surveys for existing Habitat Banks and liaising with landowners and land managers to discuss and adapt management plans, with support and supervision from senior staff as appropriate.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, biology, or a related field.
  • A postgraduate degree in ecology or a specialised area of study is desirable.
  • CIEEM Full or Associate Membership
  • FISC Level 4 – or equivalent botanical skills as per the Botanical Field Skill Pyramid
  • Proven experience conducting ecological surveys and assessments for Biodiversity Net Gain, use of the Statutory Biodiversity Metric and GIS tools.
  • Solid grounding in knowledge of UK ecology, including species identification, habitat classification, and conservation issues.
  • Experience in practical habitat creation and management techniques within an NGO or agricultural setting e.g. conservation grazing or forestry management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret ecological data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
  • Valid driving license and willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK.

At Environment Bank, we believe that fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us more innovative, dynamic, and competitive. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is valued and respected, free from discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

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