Senior Ecologist (Species Reintroductions and BNG)
The Lifescape Project is hiring a Senior Ecologist to support species reintroductions and positive nature-based outcomes for biodiversity net gain (BNG).
About The Lifescape Project
We are a small but growing UK-registered charity which undertakes projects that protect and restore wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We use the skills and expertise of our multi-disciplinary team (spanning science, law, economics, technology and culture) to develop projects that protect and restore wild, natural landscapes. Our ecological work spans two fronts: restoring missing species through reintroductions and securing protection of ecological restoration sites as a Responsible Body for conservation covenants to support ambitious, mission-aligned projects.
About the Role
We are seeking to hire a dynamic and passionate Senior Ecologist to join The Lifescape Project to play an integral role in the restoration of charismatic species to the UK and in landscape-scale habitat restoration. Your work will cover two distinct areas: BNG-associated site assessments and practical planning and feasibility aspects of species reintroductions.
Responsibilities
* BNG-associated site assessments
* Practical planning and feasibility aspects of species reintroductions
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience + benefits.
Hours
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Contract
Fixed-term contract for 12 months initially.
Location
Remote working with site survey work and some UK and international travel.
To Apply
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter (each no longer than 2 pages of text) to sarah.hyslop@lifescapeproject.org outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.
Closing Date
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 20 October 2025.
Commencement
The role will commence as soon as possible.
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