Ecologist

Somerset Wildlife Trust; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled professional to manage ecological projects, provide team leadership, and promote services to clients. The ideal candidate should have experience in ecological project delivery and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients. This role involves working collaboratively with other Wildlife Trusts, adhering to organizational policies, and contributing to the conservation of wildlife and habitats across Somerset.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing ecological projects.
• Ability to promote services and build client relationships.
• Leadership skills for managing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium scale ecological projects.
• Line manage assistant ecologists if required.
• Promote ecological services and maintain client relationships.

Job description

Responsibility 1: Project Delivery

• Manage small to medium scale projects which require pragmatic and bespoke habitat and species services to enable the best possible outcomes for the client and wildlife.
• Plan the delivery of services by staff and sub‑contractors and assist with the identification and resolution of resource limitations wherever possible to enable successful task completion.
• Work with colleagues to develop and refine existing and new services which meet the changing needs of clients and exceed industry standards.
• Assist with land management projects by acting as an ecological clerk of works and undertaking land management tasks.

Responsibility 2: Team Management

• May line manage an individual or small team of assistant ecologists.
• Provide leadership to colleagues in area of specialism.

Responsibility 3: Business Development

• Promote ecological services to new and existing clients via creation of appropriate content (e.g. LinkedIn, X, website).
• Maintain and build relationships with existing and new clients and seek opportunities to expand partnerships which contribute to financial and Wilder Somerset targets.

General

• Continually develop skills and expertise which will improve the delivery of ecological services.
• Adhere to SWTC's systems and procedures (e.g. timesheets, outlook calendar systems, file conventions).
• Comply with Somerset Wildlife Trust's policies and procedures.
• Carry out other duties relevant to the post as requested by more senior staff within SWTC and also within SWT given line manager approval.
• Reflect Somerset Wildlife Trust's values in all areas of work.
• Work collaboratively with other Wildlife Trusts to share learning and achieve greater impact collectively.

Somerset Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. We are a science‑led movement focused on restoring habitats to support a wide range of wildlife and restore natural processes that are essential for healthy landscapes, and provide vital services such as clean air and water, food, carbon absorption and flood alleviation. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members we manage over 1700 hectares of land for wildlife and people in Somerset.