Botanist

APEM; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a skilled Botanist to support various ecological projects. The role involves conducting habitat surveys, producing technical reports, and collaborating on multidisciplinary projects. Ideal candidates will have strong botanical skills and relevant experience, with opportunities for professional development and participation in a growing Natural Capital team.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate membership of CIEEM or IEMA (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience in UK Habitat Classification and Phase 1 habitat surveys.
• Proven report writing skills and experience in producing planning-related ecological documents.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead survey work for Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Undertake condition assessments and produce technical reporting.
• Contribute to tendering and client engagement across multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Botanical identification skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in environmental or ecological discipline

Job description

About The Role

Are you a dedicated Ecologist with a passion for plants? Do you possess good habitat and plant identification skills? Are you confident in UK botanical identification and excited by the chance to work across diverse ecological projects? Are you looking to shape your career within a growing Natural Capital team, where your skills can evolve and your expertise genuinely makes an impact?

We are looking for a skilled and ambitious Botanist to join our expanding team within the Terrestrial Ecology Division. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a time of real growth as we broaden and strengthen our Natural Capital services. You’ll play a key role supporting a wide variety of terrestrial ecology projects and delivering complex botanical assessments across landscapes of all sizes.

You’ll bring strong botanical skills and be FISC level 3 or above, along with experience in UKHab and Phase 1 habitat surveys. You’ll support and lead survey work, undertake condition assessments for Biodiversity Net Gain, complete desk studies, and produce high-quality technical reporting. Working closely with specialists across our terrestrial teams, you’ll gain exposure to multidisciplinary projects and contribute to tendering and client engagement.

With support from experienced colleagues, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your Natural Capital expertise, deepen your botanical knowledge, and build experience in project management. You’ll also help shape the growing service, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and guidance from the Natural Capital department head.

Essential skills and experience

• Associate (or above) membership of CIEEM or IEMA (or eligibility to obtain).
• Strong botanical identification skills (ideally FISC level 3/4 or equivalent).
• Experience completing UK Habitat Classification and Phase 1 habitat surveys.
• Proven report writing skills and experience producing planning-related or technical ecological documents.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to travel across the UK, including overnight stays when required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Degree (BSc or higher) in an environmental or ecological discipline.
• Knowledge of environmental/wildlife legislation.
• Experience completing NVC surveys.
• Experience supporting project management on larger programmes.
• Faunal identification skills.
• Experience using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric and completing condition assessments.

Please note, whilst this role can be home based we are looking for someone based in England or East Wales.

At APEM, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to supporting flexible working, investing in professional growth, and fostering an environment where every individual belongs and can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who bring curiosity, commitment and passion for ecology.

Next steps

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.

If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.

About Us

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.