Conservation Ecologist

Essex Wildlife Trust; Great Wigborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Conservation Ecologist to join their team. The role involves gathering and analyzing ecological evidence to inform conservation efforts across nature reserves. Applicants should have a degree in Ecology or a related field, along with relevant field experience and species identification skills. The position is full-time with a starting salary of £27,798.88 and includes various benefits.

Benefits

Free life assurance

Enhanced annual leave

Sick pay provisions

Branded logo clothing

Qualifications

• Practical field experience in ecology.
• Good knowledge of ecological survey techniques.
• Ability to identify a wide range of species.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze ecological evidence.
• Communicate findings to inform conservation management.
• Work closely with the Senior Conservation Ecologist.

Skills

Ecological survey techniques

Species identification skills

Education

Degree in Ecology/Nature Conservation

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to join us at Essex Wildlife Trust as our Conservation Ecologist.

The Conservation Ecologist makes a significant contribution to Essex Wildlife Trust’s evidence work and is responsible for gathering, analysing, collating and communicating ecological evidence to inform conservation management and biodiversity gain on Essex Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves and across the wider Essex landscape.

The postholder will be a key member of the Conservation Evidence Team and will work closely with the Senior Conservation Ecologist.

With practical field experience and a good knowledge base in ecological survey techniques, along with species identification skills across a wide range of taxa, the Conservation Ecologist’s work will be diverse and innovative.

This role is well suited to applicants that hold a degree in Ecology/Nature Conservation (or a similar field) or are able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.

This is a permanent, full time position working 37.5 hours per week. The starting salary is £27,798.88 per annum and benefits include free life assurance, parking, branded logo clothing and enhanced annual leave and sick pay provisions increasing with length of service.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit an online application via our websiteby 9:00am on Monday 18 August 2025.

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Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we know how important diversity is, both in our natural world and amongst the people we employ. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature”.

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