Ecologist

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

Job summary

Tilhill Forestry is seeking an Ecologist to advise on ecological matters focusing on woodland creation and management. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The role includes managing ecological surveys and promoting environmental standards while enjoying comprehensive benefits like health plans and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company provided health plan

Life assurance policy

Enhanced company sick pay

Company pension

31 days holiday entitlement

Funded learning and career development opportunities

Discounts on products

Wellbeing Hub support

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, driven, enthusiastic, reliable, and adaptable candidates are desired.
• Operational experience as an ecologist is crucial.
• Understanding of wildlife legislation and related licenses is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert ecological advice and manage ecological surveys.
• Represent and promote environmental standards and deliver ecological services.
• Identify and develop new ecological business opportunities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Relevant academic qualifications in ecology or environment

Membership of CIEEM or working towards it

Tools

GIS

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.
  
  

To apply, please visit our careers page at www.tilhill.com/careers and apply online.

Closing Date: 31st July 2025

The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available at www.tilhill.com/about-us/careers Tilhill is an Equal Opportunities Employer