Ecologist

Tilhill; Biggar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a leading ecological company in South Scotland as an Ecologist. The role involves providing expert advice and managing ecological services related to woodland projects, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, and developing new business opportunities. Join a motivated team and enjoy a range of employee benefits, including a competitive salary, health plan, pension scheme, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Company health plan

Life assurance policy

Enhanced sick pay

Company pension

31 days holiday entitlement

Funded learning opportunities

Employee benefits portal

Confidential 24/7 support

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Operational experience as an ecologist.
• Understanding of wildlife legislation and licensing.
• Experience with raptor ecology and botany (ideally FISC Level 3 certification).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert ecological advice to staff and clients.
• Manage ecological surveys for habitats and protected species.
• Develop and deliver ecological training to employees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Commercial acumen

Motivation

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

Relevant academic qualifications in ecology, environment or related discipline

Membership of CIEEM or working towards membership

Job description

Location – South Scotland / Borders

Full Time

Tilhill is at the forefront of the provision of nature-based solutions that help fight climate change in the most natural way.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist to join the Company. This is a key role responsible for providing a source of expert advice to the Company’s staff and clients on all ecological matters with particular emphasis on woodland creation, woodland management and harvesting projects.

Day to day, this will include representing and promoting the Company’s environmental standards, delivering ecological services and undertaking or managing the ecological surveys for habitats, birds, and protected species, applying for and managing protected species licences, developing budget plans, liaising with clients, supervision of assigned ecological contractors and consultants, developing training materials and delivering ecological / environmental training to employees, identifying and developing new ecological business opportunities, as well as other aspects of Health, Safety, Sustainability and Environmental Management.

About You:

• We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable.
• Desirable skills would include:
• Relevant academic qualifications in ecology, environment or other related discipline.
• Membership of CIEEM or working towards membership.
• Operational experience as an ecologist.
• Understanding of wildlife legislation and wildlife licensing.
• Managing surveys.
• Experience with raptor ecology, botany (ideally FISC Level 3 certification, UKHab / NVC Habitat Survey), priority habitats, use of GIS.
• Knowledge of peatland ecology, peatland management and restoration.
• Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship management skills.
• Well-developed organisational, communication and planning skills.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Benefits:

In return, you can look forward to being part of a talented and well-motivated team, together with first-class opportunities for both personal and career development in a truly national and integrated company. In addition to a competitive salary and company car, this position also includes excellent benefits such as:

• Company provided health plan and life assurance policy.
• Company sick pay, enhanced with length of service.
• Company pension.
• 31 days (inclusive of bank holidays) holiday entitlement, enhanced with length of service.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
• Confidential 24/7 support with Wellbeing Hub.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Closing Date: 31st July 2025

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