We are looking to recruit an Ecologist for a fixed term contract - 4 months. Home working with visits to our clients hub in Ellesmere Port.
The job holder will provide our client with technical expertise in either Ecology or Environmental Science, with responsibility for a defined geographical area. Working as directed in their area of expertise, they will support and deliver the Clients protection, improvement, and promotion of the natural environment of the waterways and provide professional environmental services within their area of expertise to help achieve a wide range of corporate objectives.
Key accountabilities:
· Provide expert technical advice within their area of expertise as requested.
· Contribute to the implementation of relevant Asset Management Strategies (vegetation, dredging, environmental assets) to protect, maintain, and where appropriate, enhance condition of the assets and their performance for the customer.
· Contribute to national and local programmes of engagement with customers, volunteers, stakeholders, and the general public to promote the value of waterways and the work of the Trust to increase the Trust's reputation and influence and secure additional resources for our work, focusing on our key environmental priorities.
· Implement relevant inspection/monitoring and maintenance programmes for environmental/soft estate assets within their geographical remit, (re-)prioritising work to suit available r...