Overview

Contract type: Fixed Term contract or Self Employed

Location: Eastern England (Hybrid) There will be travel required so a full driving licence is essential.

 We are looking for a skilled and motivated Ecologist to lead delivery of major biodiversity improvements across Network Rail’s Eastern Region.

You will be joining a national programme that is driving real change on a landscape scale, using data, habitat knowledge, and practical action to boost biodiversity across the rail estate.

You will be working with an experienced team of Strategic and Operational Ecologists, acting as the Ecological Lead for an area of the Eastern Region. Working closely with stakeholders, internal teams and other Ecologists you will  deliver high-quality plans and practical habitats.

This role is subject to a DBS (Basic) Check.

 

Our culture

We are strong believers that it is our culture that makes it a special place to work and drives our huge successes.

As a commercial subsidiary of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, we have the conservation and restoration of nature at our heart. When delivering our clients’ projects and objectives, we look for biodiversity net-gain wherever possible and through our ecology, land management and arboricultural services we deliver innovative solutions to benefit habitats and species.

 

Benefits
EMEC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

Flexible working options

Generous employer pension contribution

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare cash reimbursement scheme

Personalised Development programme

 

If you have any support requirements please notify us at the earliest opportunity via HR@nottswt.co.uk so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our recruitment process.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. 

We recognise that our workforce needs to represent the communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the wider charity and conservation sectors, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.  

 

Employment checks – We are committed to safeguarding our employees; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk; and mitigating the risk to our business of financial and/or data fraud. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks with past employers; Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level; right to work checks and driving licence checks (where applicable).

Employment of ex-offenders – This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

 Our Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed via: NWT Employee Privacy Notice

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