Ecologist

Our client, a Wildlife Consultancy Service, has an exciting opportunity to join their small and friendly ecological team.

If you are looking to advance your career in consultancy or to change careers then they would love to hear from you.

Ecologist
Salary: £25,553 - £28,000
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Location: Norwich NR1
However, this employer is happy to discuss part-time or flexible working.

If you are interested in making a meaningful difference and are keen to advance your career this position will provide you with an opportunity to build on your existing experience as well as gain new skills and experience.

Our client is a professional, experienced and dedicated team offering a comprehensive range of ecological and arboricultural consultancy services. All profits are donated to their parent charity for the benefit of nature conservation in Norfolk.

Responsibilities

The focus of this Service is on providing high quality ecological expertise to ensure that their client's projects move forward while ensuring protection and benefits for nature and wildlife. As a key member of the team you will undertake a wide range of ecological consultancy contracts on behalf of clients including:

1. Protected species surveys and assessments (including bats, great crested newts, water voles, reptiles, Schedule 1 birds)
2. Site and Habitat surveys and assessment
3. Conservation management advice (species and habitats)
4. Ecological Clerk of Works on selected projects

About You

They are looking for someone with a degree in ecology or its equivalent as well as a minimum of 2 years' experience working in ecological consultancy or equivalent sectors

You will enjoy working as part of a small, committed team and relish the challenge of working with a range of clients on different projects. In addition, you will ideally have:

• Experience of ecological field survey work.
• Understanding of relevant UK environmental legislation.
• Membership of (or working towards such) the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or equivalent professional body with professional code of conduct.
• Experience in report writing (including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, management plans and Ecological Impact Assessments), and development of mitigation measures.
• A full clean UK driving licence.

In return this employer can offer you a competitive salary and generous pension contribution as well as other personal benefits including comprehensive sick pay, life insurance, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

This employer is happy to discuss part-time or flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities outside of work.

This employer is reviewing applications as they come in and inviting candidates for interview on a rolling basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.