Job Description

About the Firm

Brown&Co was formed in 1993 following a management buyout from Royal Life Estates. Since then the firm has grown substantially and today we are a leading provider of agency, professional and consultancy services across the whole range of rural, commercial and residential property, agriculture and the environment.

From an increasing network of offices throughout East Anglia, the Midlands and the Yorkshire and Humber region, as well as overseas, we combine a high level of specialist technical expertise with experience and local knowledge.

The firm has a real commitment to build strong, proactive, and long-term relationships with both corporate and private clients, for whom we always strive to deliver the best results and total satisfaction.

Our well trained and enthusiastic staff are encouraged by the partners to play an active part in the firm's future development and success.

Overview of the Role

Brown&Co is seeking enthusiastic and capable Ecologist to join our in-house ecology team. The roles will build upon a growing work base of work throughout the East of England from 1st stage Ecological Assessments, through to protected species surveying and more technical work on habitat banking and landscape recovery projects.

As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for managing multiple ongoing projects, including survey design, client interaction, and liaising with in-house and external consultants.

This opportunity would lend well to an early career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant Ecologist looking to take the next step in a growing and forward-focused team. Within the Ecology and Environmental team and the wider Brown&Co departments, we look to support and bolster your skillset with a targeted focus on career development and excellent progression opportunities.

Requirements

Enthusiasm for ecology Be self-driven and motivated Relevant degree or above Minimum 3-year experience in Ecological Consultancy Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and protected species surveys, e.g. badger and reptile Willingness to take on project management. Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write-up Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy Professional level of Microsoft software competence, including, Word, Outlook, and Excel Ability to travel for work

Desired skills and qualifications

Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology. FISC level 4 or above MoRPh accredited Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works GIS or QGIS experience Bat licence (level two or above) CSCS card

Our Benefits

A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service. Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits Holiday Buy Back Scheme Long Service Awards Westfield Health Cashplan 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Core working hours are Monday - Friday 9.00am - 17.30pm.

This is a permanent

full-time

position based on

37.5 hours

(Monday - Friday) however we're fully open to discussing

part-time

flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person