Overview

James Blake Associates is an award winning, environmental practice with professionals in Arboriculture, Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning, and Land Adoption.

This job represents a unique opportunity to develop our fledgling department. JBA has attracted a platform of ecology work for some time to sit alongside our existing workload in Arboriculture and Landscape.

Are you the ambitious, forward thinking ecologist we are looking for?

Have you ever felt that your promotion opportunities are limited or curtailed and that you have the licences, CIEEM membership and drive to make a name for yourself in the world of ecology? Have you got the vision, the leadership qualities, the management flair, the technical knowledge and licences to inspire, train, support and grow an ecology team of winners? If so, JBA has got the opportunity for you to realise your dreams.

Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Our Requirements

To be successful in the role we’d love to hear from individuals with the following profile:

NQF Level 6 (BSc) or higher qualification in Ecology, Biological Sciences or equivalent
Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate experience in an Ecology Consultancy or complimentary environmental discipline
Full membership of CIEEM essential
Excellent report writing skills
Extensive survey experience
Mitigation experience
Protected species licence is preferable
Full clean UK driving licence
Professional, enthusiastic and positive attitude with the ability to engage well with clients and mentor team members.