The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity to join our well-established and friendly Oxford team, and one of the most successful independent ecological consultancies in the UK.
Our office is in a small business park on a diversified farm at Cassington, just north of Oxford; staff can make use of a heated swimming pool, tennis courts and an on-site café.
You will take responsibility for complex, high-profile and ecologically interesting projects. We will work with you to develop your skills in all aspects of ecology and consultancy work through mentoring, a structured review process and tailored training programme.
In addition to a competitive salary and 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave, we offer benefits that include flexible working, private healthcare, company-funded social events and health and well-being benefits
We are a100% employee-owned company. We have taken the positive step to employee-ownership to help us to ensure that the company remains independent for the long-term and that the interests and values of the business are maintained for the benefit of current and future employees.
Why Work For BSG Ecology?
* We are amulti-award winning, highly respected, industry leading consultancy with a strong reputation for technical ability amongst our clients and fellow professionals. We are proud to be Ecologist owned and Ecologist led.
* All our ecologists have the opportunity towork on projects across a wide range of sectorsincluding heritage, renewable energy, residential, leisure and minerals and with a diverse range of clients.
* We are committed to investing in training and career development. We have astructured programme of internal training for new startersthat is complemented by additional external training and mentoring.
* Health and safety and staff wellbeing are at the forefront of everything we do. We recognise the importance of maintaining a good work life balance. We do this through careful resourcing of work, the implementation of robust TOIL policies and flexible working arrangements.
* We have sophisticated cloud-based project management andtailored GIS systems, allowing us to work across offices and remotely.
What We Are Looking For
You will have:
* Relevant professional ecological experience (ideally including at least three years full-time experience working in ecological consultancy)
* Experience of a range of botanical surveys including habitat condition assessments
* A broad ecological skill-set and, ideally, one or more protected species licences
* Knowledge and understanding of the planning system and current and evolving wildlife policy and legislation
* Confidence in written and verbal communication
* Effective project management and client liaison skills
* The ability to identify, understand, and resolve ecological issues
* Enthusiasm for ecology and the environment in the UK
* The desire to promote high professional standards in ecology
* An organised approach to work, flexibility and a high level of motivation
* A good BSc and / or MSc in a relevant subject
* A full driving licence and access to your own transport
How To Apply
Please send a CV, along with a covering letter telling us about yourself and what you feel you will bring to our team, to Rowena Scott-Campbell (r.scott-campbell@bsg-ecology.com) by Monday 27th May 2024.
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