Ecologist (Botany)

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and organised person with strong botanical ID skills (minimum FISC Level 3) to work either part-time or full-time within our busy Ecology and Nature Recovery teams.

The role will have a core focus on undertaking baseline habitat surveys related to BNG habitat banks and development projects, advising on habitat enhancement and creation options, and delivering ongoing monitoring. The role will involve considerable time spent out in the field during the peak survey season (early April to end of September).

The role has the option to be based out of our offices in Letchworth Garden City (Hertfordshire) or Dorney near Windsor (Berkshire), and we will consider remote working opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring botanical expertise to our work and provide a strategic lead (based on level of experience) in this area to ensure the quality and consistency of survey output;
• Carry out Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) baseline surveys to map habitats using UKHabs definitions and to assess habitat condition using BNG statutory tools.
• Organise and carry out monitoring of BNG habitat banks to confirm habitat type and condition.
• Produce reports presenting survey/monitoring results to meet Natural England, planning authority and other stakeholder requirements.
• Contribute to the production of Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs), including advising on the enhancement and creation of habitats;
• Regularly support our team of field surveyors in developing their botanical/habitat expertise through providing training and support
• Collaborate with others in a constructive, open manner to develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Core skills and requirements

• FISC Level 3 minimum
• Substantial field survey experience
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Confidence and ability to communicate in a professional manner
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Contract

• Starting salary of between £30k to £50k per annum dependent upon candidate experience.
• Permanent (subject to successful completion of a 6-month probationary period).
• Option for the roles to be either full-time or part-time. If part-time, this would require a minimum of 3-days per week during the peak survey season (April to September).
• Full-time working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Please submit your application via our website by 9am on Monday 23rd March 2026.

Interviews will take place on 27th March 2026.