Closing date: Sunday 12 July 2026
Salary: Up to £30,000 FTE depending on experience
Contract type: Permanent | Working hours: Full time
Location: Lower Smite Farm, Smite Hill Hindlip, Worcester & Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR3 8SZ
Contact details
If you have any questions about the role before applying please contact the Consultancy Business Manager on 01905 754909 or email enquiries@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org
About the role
As an ecologist, you’ll play a key part in delivering high‑quality ecological work across a diverse range of projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nature’s recovery by providing expert ecological advice, undertaking field surveys and assessments and helping clients make informed decisions that support wildlife and habitats.
You’ll be involved in a variety of ecological surveys and site assessments, working across different habitats and species groups. Your work will include collecting and analysing ecological data, preparing clear and accurate reports and supporting senior colleagues in delivering projects to agreed timescales and standards. You’ll also liaise with clients, colleagues and stakeholders, helping to ensure that each project runs smoothly and achieves the best possible outcomes for nature.
This role offers the chance to develop your consultancy experience within a supportive team, contributing to meaningful conservation outcomes while building strong professional relationships. Some evening and weekend work may be required and a full driving licence is essential. This is a permanent, full‑time role (35 hours per week).
About you
We’re looking for an enthusiastic ecologist who is motivated by making a real difference for wildlife. You should bring professional ecological experience alongside a positive, organised and collaborative approach. Confidence in your ecological knowledge, eagerness to develop your protected species skills and ability to produce clear, well‑structured reports are essential.
You should understand UK wildlife legislation and best practice, be comfortable working with a range of partners and clients, and be committed to growing your expertise. Membership of CIEEM (or working towards it) is welcomed and a full UK driving licence is essential.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave allowance of 6.6 weeks including bank holidays
* A holiday purchase scheme
* A contributory pension scheme with 4% employee/8% employer contributions
* Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible
* Enhanced Parental Leave policies
* Group Life Assurance at 3x annual salary
Eligibility & Inclusion Statement
We are one of 46 independent Wildlife Trusts across the UK. We’re wild about inclusion. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we actively welcome applications from disabled candidates. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and choose to apply under the scheme will be offered an interview.
How to apply
For further information and to complete your application, please send your completed application form and CV to enquiries@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org. CVs will be considered but we require completion of section one of the application form. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the vacancy may be filled and advert withdrawn at any time.
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