Senior Ecologist | Hybrid with offices in Oakham, Matlock or Reading

We are recruiting for a skilled authoritative Senior Ecologist with the associated degree or 10+ years in-depth knowledge and experience in ecology, in relevant legislation and policy and experience in multi-disciplinary ecological consultancy.  You should be passionate about expanding our/your current understanding of National Infrastructure projects and how these relate to our services.

Your skills

To be successful you should have previous consultancy experience and be proficient in writing and delivering UKHab, PRA’s, PEA’s, BNG assessments, EcIAs, and licence applications ensuring the highest standards are met and maintained. You will ensure efficient methods of collecting and maintaining project related data and provide support to the staff and business on all Ecology related queries. You will have a background in working with ecological and environmental licences, habitat and species surveys, impact assessments, biodiversity mitigation and offsetting and enhancement. You will ensure our work is accurate and robust.

You will lead the way and help develop the vision for ER, you will need to be self-motivated and passionate about the environment and our impact upon it.

Who are Ecology Resources

We are a leading national provider of ecological services and advice, each of which is tailored to suit a client’s budget and needs. You will have the opportunity to work within and established and successful consultancy that takes staff welfare very seriously, we have been presented with an award for being one of UK’s best workplaces for wellbeing 2022.

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Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, 41 days paid holiday inclusive of bank holidays plus 2 duvet days, a birthday day off, discretionary bonuses, leisure allowance, contributory pension, car allowance and mileage. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Other benefits to be discussed.

Training

Ecology Resources is committed to developing its staff and we offer a CPD/Training budget to all as well as robust mandatory training. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional

Ecology resources intention is to enable all of our staff to work in an environment which allows them to fulfil their potential without fear of discrimination, harassment or victimisation. The Employer’s commitment to equal opportunities extends to all aspects of the working relationship.

Salary

£33600-£38500 per annum

Closing date

30^th Aug 2022

Prospective candidates should declare their interest in the role by sending a full CV and a covering letter, via e-mail to: ian@ecologyresources.co.uk or michael@ecologyresources.co.uk

Visit our website at https://www.ecologyresources.co.uk/

Full Job description available on request.