Job Title: Ecologist
Ref. No.: CJD150925A
Location: Based near Salisbury
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a modern, independent Ecology Consultancy, lending their specialist services to a diverse range of projects across the ecological landscape. They are seeking a talented, experienced Ecologist, willing to take on challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, based near the historical, culturally-rich city of Salisbury.
Benefits for the role of Ecologist include (but are not limited to):
1. A competitive base salary
2. An annual bonus scheme
3. Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with years’ service
4. Time off in Lieu (TOIL) available
5. Flexible, hybrid working opportunities
6. Professional Membership fees paid
7. A diverse team that champions equality
8. Training and career progression opportunities
Responsibilities for the role of Ecologist include:
9. Undertaking specialist technical work, functioning as part of a dynamic team of professionals
10. Working on a variety of challenging projects across the region
11. Carrying out ecological surveys, utilising data to inform reports, including Protected Species Licence Applications
12. Engaging with a number of clients across the public and private sectors, including Local Authorities and other institutions
13. Representing the company whilst partaking in projects across the local area, and further afield
Required skills and experience for the role of Ecologist include:
14. A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or a similar, relevant discipline
15. Experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy (or Local Authority, in a relevant role)
16. Demonstrable ability to conduct fieldwork, analysing and interpreting data to inform the necessary reports and assessments, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), planning applications, etc.
17. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
18. Good time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines
19. Able to work on your own initiative, as well as with a team
20. Hold a full, valid UK driving licence, as well as your own vehicle, with a willingness to travel to a variety of sites
21. Willing to work unsociable hours in order to conduct vital fieldwork
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Ecologist include:
22. Hold at least one Protected Species Survey Licence (for bats, dormice, barn owls, Great Crested Newts, etc.)
23. Experience with having produced technical reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments
24. Competencies with application for, and implementation of, licences
25. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)