Principal Ecologist

WhatsApp Inc.; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 37.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Dog-friendly office

Company credit card

Hire car access

26 days annual leave plus holidays

Zusammenfassung

WhatsApp Inc. is seeking a driven professional to guide projects in a flexible, wellbeing‑focused environment in the Peak District. You will mentor junior staff, lead diverse projects, and collaborate with clients across conservation, renewables and development sectors.

The role favors candidates with 4–5 years post‑qualifying experience, and ideally a Level 2 Bat Licence or related ornithology/botany expertise, offering a supportive, dog‑friendly office and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 4–5 years post-qualifying experience.
• Prior Senior/Leadership experience is desirable.
• Level 2 Bat Licence desirable; ornithology or botany specialisms welcome.
• Excellent report writing and quality assurance skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior team members.

Aufgaben

• Mentor at least one junior team member and guide project teams.
• Lead projects and coordinate with clients across diverse scopes.
• Work across conservation, estate management, renewables, residential development, quarries and NSIPs lifecycle.
• Write complex reports and ensure QA throughout project delivery.
• Balance workload with flexible, wellbeing‑friendly practices.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Project management

Report writing

Client liaison

Mentoring/junior supervision

Ornithology/botany knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Why join?

Real Flexibility: A genuinely flexible working culture that's had WFH as part of its fabric since inception - not just a pandemic leftover. Hours can be tailored around childcare, part-time needs, or personal rhythms, with no rigid desk mandates.

Zero Burnout Culture: Minimal antisocial hours (max 1 evening/week even during peak season). Proper TOIL system. Mostly local projects offering less travel stress - and a healthy expense budget for any jobs further afield.

Collaborative Leadership: You get to influence the work you take on. Workloads and proposals are discussed openly in weekly team meetings - no surprises, no overload.

Career Growth Your Way: Want to lead on bird work? Specialise in BNG? Get that new licence under your belt? Whatever your interest or passion, you'll have the practical support, mentorship and training budget to make it happen.

Community & Connection: A team that's more than colleagues; you'll be part of a real community that genuinely enjoy working together. From fortnightly team lunches and office baking competitions to WhatsApp group chats dedicated to geeking out over shared interests, here you'll find a friendly, supportive environment where people actually look forward to coming in (or logging on)!

The Role:

As well as getting outdoors (and being based in the heart of the Peak District has it's own perks!), you'll also be guiding and mentoring at least one junior team member, leading projects, and working directly with clients. You'll get to work across an interesting mix of projects of varying scales; including conservation work, large estate management, renewables, residential development, quarries and NSIPs; and across the full project lifecycles.

This role would best fit someone with a minimum of 4-5 years (post qualifying) experience, with some prior Senior/Leadership experience. A Level 2 Bat Licence (or working towards) would be highly desirable; however we are also very interested to hear from individuals with ornithology and/or botany specialisms. You'll be skilled at writing complex reports, have good quality assurance and project management experience, and be able to lead and guide junior team members. Maybe you're just starting out in your senior journey and looking for the support or opportunity to become a better leader? Or maybe you're an experienced Senior, keen to take on more responsibility? Perhaps you're even nearing retirement and keen to pass on your wisdom and knowledge, while reducing your hours? Whatever stage of life you're in, if you value a supportive environment where you can do meaningful work without sacrificing your well-being, we'd love to hear from you!

• £32k - £48k DOE
• 26 days annual leave plus bank hols plus Christmas period office closure
• Flexible hours, hybrid working, full time or part time
• TOIL policy
• Dog-friendly office in a great location
• Company credit card
• Hire car access