Ecologist / Senior Ecologist

Ecologist/Senior Ecologist
Full-time, permanent
£30,000 - £40,000 DOE
Office and field based

Are you an enthusiastic ecologist looking for your next opportunity? We’d love to hear from you!

Ecologic Consultant Ecologists LLP is an ecological consultancy based in Exeter, Devon. We work on a variety of projects across the southwest, from small-scale householder projects through to larger landscape recovery schemes focused on habitat creation and enhancement.

We’re looking to expand our friendly and experienced team and are keen to welcome an ecologist who shares our passion for wildlife, habitats and the natural environment.

This full-time permanent position offers a varied mix of desk-based work and fieldwork, with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills, share your knowledge and get involved in a diverse range of projects.

The Role

As is the nature of ecology work no two projects are quite the same, so you can look forward to a varied role which will include:

• Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), carrying out Biodiversity Condition Assessments and undertaking protected species surveys
• Using QGIS to produce habitat maps
• Preparing clear, accurate and well-written ecological reports
• Carrying out Ecological Clerk of Works
• Managing projects including collaborating with other members of the team
• Building positive relationships with clients and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders

Criteria

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about ecology, enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to continue learning and developing.

Essential

• At least two years’ experience of working within an ecological consultancy
• One or more protected species licences
• A good understanding of wildlife policy and legislation
• Strong report writing skills
• Proficiency in QGIS
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise your workload effectively
• An enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and learning from others
• A full UK driving licence

Desirable

• A degree in a relevant subject (minimum BSc)
• CIEEM membership, or be working towards it
• FISC level 3/4

Benefits

At Ecologic we want our team to feel supported, valued and encouraged to grow. We’re committed to helping our staff develop their skills and progress in their careers, and we offer a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits:

• Support for your professional development, including payment of professional membership fees and class licence fees
• A generous external training budget, alongside regular internal training sessions
• Flexible working hours to help support a healthy work-life balance
• 24 days’ annual leave, plus additional days over the Christmas period and bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Use of company electric vehicles
• Cycle to work scheme
• TOIL policy to help manage additional hours worked
• Team social events

Ecologic is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We want our team to truly reflect the diversity of society and to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, included and able to do their best work. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process can be made for candidates with disabilities upon request.