Senior Ecologists, Ecologists and Graduate Ecologists | Cambridge, London and Oxford

Overview

MKA Ecology is a well-established and thriving ecological consultancy with bases in Cambridge, Oxford and London. We have a stable and growing client base, an excellent range of projects and offer expertise across all specialisms in ecology. As a CIEEM Registered Practice, we are committed to ensuring best practice in the profession and providing a leading role for our clients in achieving net gain in their developments. We have protocols in place to ensure a healthy work/life balance, reward our staff with a competitive salary and pension, up to 27 days’ annual leave and a generous training offering. Teamwork is valued and we encourage personal development within a supportive environment. With MKA you can diversify your interests and skill set and develop and progress your career through the CIEEM levels. We believe that our ecologists should be multi-disciplinary and we provide extensive training to support you in achieving that aim, as well as specialists on hand to help you develop your own specialisms. We support and encourage team members in securing species licences wherever we can. Our current goal is to continue to expand whilst maintaining excellent levels of ecological expertise and client service.

Essential requirements for all levels:

• A degree and/or post graduate qualification in ecology or closely related subject;
• Developing field skills;
• Good knowledge of all key environmental legislation and policy;
• Ability to produce well-written reports using full range of IT;
• Full clean driving licence;
• CIEEM membership at appropriate level; and
• Willingness to relocate if required.

Desirable for more senior applicants:

• Protected species licences, particularly bats at Level 2;
• Specialism in ornithology, bats or other protected species or group;
• Project and line management skills;
• Skills in GIS and database management
• Experience of marketing and client relationship building;
• European protected species licences held in last three years;
• Experience of production of Ecological Impact Assessments; and
• Skills to help develop our growing habitat creation portfolio.

Salary Range:

Graduate Ecologists c. £21,000+

Ecologists:  c. £23,000+

Consultant Ecologists: c. £28,000+

Senior Ecologists c. £32,000+

Team members based in Greater London will be awarded a weighted salary to reflect the greater cost of living.

Applications by CV and covering letter to jane@mkaecology.co.uk must be received by 4 pm on Monday 23 January 2023. Successful candidates will be invited for interview by 30 January.

No agencies please.