Job Description

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About the role.

Location:

Ashwell

(Hertfordshire)


We are looking for Senior Ecologists to join our team in Ashwell (nr Baldock, Hertfordshire). Appointments at Principal level, or Consultant Ecologist level, would also be considered.


We're seeking enthusiastic and passionate ecologists who wants to play a key role as part of our friendly and dedicated teams.


As a multi-disciplinary consultancy, you will also have the opportunity to work with landscape, masterplanning and archaeology/heritage colleagues, developing and utilising a broader understanding of planning and development to deliver great outcomes for people and nature.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Our variety of projects and clients provides a diverse and interesting range of work. You will have opportunities to be involved from the strategic planning phase of projects through to implementation. You will be coordinating and delivering high-quality work, helping to develop junior members of the team and, as a senior team member, you will have an important client facing role. You will be technically accomplished and will coordinate and/or lead protected species surveys, prepare and/or oversee PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, BNG assessments, mitigation strategies and more.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for friendly, highly motivated and conscientious individuals, who demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for ecology.

Essential

Relevant ecology/biology degree (2:1 or above desirable) Protected species survey experience, including personal species survey licences Habitat survey experience (including UKHab) and sound botanical skills Strong working knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation Excellent written English and verbal communication skills Skilled with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and QGIS Hard-working and willing to take on new challenges Highly organised, able to multi-task and a strong team player who works well with others Forward thinking, with a keen interest in staying up to date with the latest survey techniques, guidance and innovations Willingness to undertake a reasonable share of night-time surveys (typically one or two per week during the main survey season), including occasional overnight stays (accommodation and subsistence paid) Full, clean UK driving licence, with own car insured for business use Membership of CIEEM (ACIEEM or above)
Desirable

Strong technical specialism (e.g. bat, ornithological or botanical skills) A Level 2 bat licence FISC level 3 or above

WHAT WE OFFER

A healthy work-life balance is very important to us and we seek to provide a supportive, friendly and attractive place to work. In addition, we offer an exciting benefits package, including:

Competitive salary (Senior Ecologist typically at 35,000 - 42,000 per annum) A permanent, full-time contract Hybrid working, with the option to work from home up to 2 days a week Flexible working around core hours Annual profit related and performance-based bonus scheme Overtime pay arrangement for out-of-hours survey work 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service Company pension contribution, which increases with length of service Annual staff trip and funded team social events Annual Company and Ecology Team Days, with internal and external speakers Mobile phone allowance Commitment to continued professional development, including a generous training allowance for external training courses targeted at your areas of interest and development Paid subscription to CIEEM/protected species licence fees Commitment to employee wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first-aiders

We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds. We aim to create an environment in which individual differences and their contributions are recognised and valued.