Ecologist

Berkeley Square IT; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Ecologist to lead ecological management on a significant estate in Salisbury. The role involves compliance with environmental legislation, managing protected habitats, and engaging with stakeholders to achieve conservation objectives. This full-time position requires a degree in Ecology and experience with SSSI, SPA, and SAC sites.

Qualifications

• Experience managing SSSI, SPA, and SAC sites.
• Strong understanding of relevant environmental legislation.
• Practical knowledge of conservation and land management.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological management of a nationally significant estate.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Manage protected habitats and deliver key conservation objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Land management

Compliance reporting

Ecological data maintenance

Education

Degree in Ecology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Ecologist
Location:Salisbury (Full time on-site)
Contract Length: 3 months
Rate: £527/day (Umbrella)
Security Clearance: BPSS required; SC preferred (Sole UK nationals only)
IR35 Status: In Scope
Interview Format: Face-to-face or MS Teams

We are seeking an experienced Ecologist to lead the ecological management of a nationally significant estate. The role focuses on maintaining compliance with environmental legislation, managing protected habitats (SSSI, SAC, SPA), and delivering key objectives under the Stone Curlew Conservation Project.

You'll work closely with internal teams and external agencies, ensuring ecological responsibilities are met without compromising core operational activities. Key tasks include land and habitat management, stakeholder engagement, compliance reporting, ecological data maintenance, and supporting environmental assessments.

Essential:

• Degree in Ecology or equivalent

• Experience managing SSSI, SPA, and SAC sites

• Strong understanding of relevant environmental legislation

• Practical knowledge of conservation and land management

• Stakeholder engagement and project delivery skills

Desirable:

• City & Guilds in Agricultural/Forestry/Land Management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office