Ecology Manager in Nottingham)

Penguin Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established company in the East Midlands seeks an Ecology Manager to lead their team in Nottingham. This rare opportunity offers genuinely flexible working, generous annual leave, and a supportive culture focused on employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Genuinely flexible working

Generous annual leave

Supportive, inclusive culture

Family-friendly policies

Stability and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive ecology consultancy experience including project delivery.
• Proven skills in managing resources and high-quality ecological input.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled ecology team to deliver consultancy services.
• Manage resources, set priorities, and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Act as technical lead for ecology and build sector relationships.

Skills

Ecology consultancy

Project delivery

Client interaction

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Ecology or a closely related field

Job description

Ecology Manager

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (dependent on experience)

Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Looking to step up into a leadership role? This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Ecologist ready to lead - without sacrificing work-life balance. Join an established, growing team, within a company that provides highway, fleet management and maintenance services across the East Midlands are looking for an experienced Ecologist to join and lead their team in Nottingham

What sets this role apart?

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Genuinely flexible working - Choose hours and working patterns that work for you

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Generous annual leave - Take the time you need to rest and recharge

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Supportive, inclusive culture - A workplace where your voice matters and your wellbeing comes first

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Family-friendly policies - Designed to support every stage of life

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Stability and growth - Long-term projects, secure funding, and real investment in your development

What you'll be doing:

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Leading a skilled ecology team to deliver consultancy services across a wide range of environmental projects

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Managing resources, setting priorities, and ensuring high-quality ecological input at all stages

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Acting as the technical lead for ecology, advising colleagues, clients, and stakeholders

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Overseeing compliance with ecological legislation and internal standards

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Supporting the development of new business opportunities and building relationships across the sector

To apply, you'll need:

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A degree in Ecology or a closely related field

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Proven, extensive ecology consultancy experience (including project delivery and client interaction)

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A full UK driving licence

Ready to step up?

This role is offered exclusively through Penguin Recruitment, acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client.