Ecologist

Environment Bank; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in habitat restoration is seeking an Ecologist for maternity cover. This role involves managing small-scale Habitat Bank projects, conducting ecological surveys, and liaising with landowners to promote biodiversity. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess strong ecological survey skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, postgraduate preferred.
• CIEEM Associate Membership and field skills are ideal.
• Experience in ecological surveys and understanding of UK ecology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage small-scale Habitat Bank projects from initiation to creation.
• Conduct ecological surveys and assessments, including habitat classification.
• Build relationships with landowners and stakeholders throughout projects.

Skills

Species identification

Ecological survey techniques

Statistical analysis

GIS tools

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, biology

Postgraduate degree in ecology or related field

CIEEM Associate Membership

Job description

Length of tenure: 14 months maternity cover

Located: WFH but we would like the candidate to live around Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £30-40K

Apply: Ecologist - Maternity cover, 14 months - Environment Bank

Closing date: 19.7.25

About us

At Environment Bank, we’re working together to help restore natural habitats across England. With thousands of acres of new habitat creation already underway, our projects are delivering biodiversity gains and helping vital ecosystems to recover and flourish.

Our diverse team includes ecologists, land managers, habitat specialists, geospatial analysts, planning advisors, account managers, digital creatives, legal experts, and more.

From our habitat specialists to our sales and marketing teams, everyone at Environment Bank is a champion for our values, working towards our goal of reversing biodiversity loss.

Environment Bank is a market-leading organisation in a sector that’s experiencing rapid growth. We’ve already built a highly skilled team of experts and we’re actively looking to expand our team in the coming months.

We’re incredibly proud of all we achieved so far and we’re still growing. If you'd like to be part of a driven organisation that's making a real difference, find your next role with the team at Environment Bank.

About the role

As an Ecologist you will play a key role securing, creating and monitoring EBs network of sites across England with a particular focus in your defined geographical region. This will involve a wide range of responsibilities supported by experienced ecologists and the wider project delivery team. You will progress candidate sites, undertake desk studies and liaise with landowners to arrange and carry out site walkover visits, initial site designs and start the process of creating large scale nature recovery projects - Habitat Banks.

We are looking for candidates who are in Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire.

Responsibilities

• Manage small-scale Habitat Bank projects from initiation to creation and beyond, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Undertake ecological survey work including site walkovers, UK Habitat Classification, habitat condition assessment and more specialised botanical survey work as necessary. All with support and supervision from senior staff when necessary.
• Analyse ecological data, interpret findings, and prepare Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and calculations utilising the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.
• Assist on habitat design and creation of Habitat Management Plans and associated strategies with technical support from the wider team as needed. Digital mapping and presentation of habitat baselines and habitat creation proposals using GIS.
• Liaison and relationship building with landowners and other stakeholders throughout the Habitat Bank process.
• Assist with organising and undertaking monitoring surveys for existing Habitat Banks and liaising with landowners and land managers to discuss and adapt management plans, with support and supervision from senior staff as appropriate.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, biology, or a related field.
• A postgraduate degree in ecology or a specialised area of study is preferred.
• CIEEM Associate Membership
• FISC Level 3 – or equivalent botanical skills as per the Botanical Field Skill Pyramid
• Proven experience conducting ecological surveys and assessments.
• Strong knowledge of UK ecology, including species identification, habitat classification, and conservation issues.
• Proficiency in using ecological survey techniques, statistical analysis software, and GIS tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex ecological data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, scientific papers, and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and guidelines in the UK.
• Experience in project management and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK.