Ecologist

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £36,124 - £37,938

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Thursday 08 May 2025

Ecology - Nurturing Nature, Sustaining Life

Do you have a passion for ecology and would like to be part of nature-based improvement projects? Our Ecology Team ensures that everyone in the county continues to live in a high-quality sustainable environment.

Our Ecologists focus on the natural and historic environment and are committed to protecting and restoring Wiltshire's wildlife and supporting well-placed and well-designed growth that meets the needs of people, nature, and climate. We are helping to deliver nature recovery, improving access to the countryside for communities and protecting and enhancing our most important wildlife places.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven individual who can collaborate effectively and solve problems using innovative solutions. Bring your communication and interpersonal skills to help us achieve our wildlife and community goals and be at the forefront of new thinking!

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Rachel Jones, Ecology Manager, at [e-mail], or call 01225 718867.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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