Overview

Salary:                                   £22,992  Full Time, with a 9% pension contribution

Duration:                             Permanent

Location:                              Victoria Hall, Stafford Road, Sheffield, S2 2SF (with homeworking due to Covid 19)

Job Reference No:            WE21

Application deadline:       19th February 2021 at 5pm

Interviews:                           2nd March 2021 – Virtual interview via Zoom

Wildscapes Consultancy is a successful social enterprise and CIEEM Registered practice delivering professional ecological, land management and nature-based solutions that work for businesses, people and wildlife.  All profits from the consultancy are returned to Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, the parent company, to help fund their charitable work conserving the natural environment and connecting people with nature.

The consultancy’s turnover and profitability has considerably grown in recent years, and there is now an exciting opportunity to build on this further.

We are looking for an experienced qualified Ecologist to deliver ecological surveys and related contracts for the Wildscapes Consultancy, working across England and Wales with a primary base in Sheffield.  In particular the role will deliver Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and support the Wildscapes Senior Ecologist in the delivery of protected species work.

To support the Wildscapes Senior Ecologist and others in ensuring that Wildscapes is an innovative social enterprise, with an excellent reputation, delivering for people, wildlife, the natural environment and Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust.

You will need to have at least 3 years experience delivering a range of ecological contracts, with a degree in Ecology or related subject, or substantial work experience.

A full driving licence is essential.

Further information about the consultancy can be made available for candidates shortlisted for interview.  Please also visit: https://wildscapes.co.uk/.

Application packs are available on our website https://www.wildsheffield.com/about/work-for-us/ or by email recruitment@wildsheffield.com