Ecologist at Countryside Jobs Service

University of Delaware; Ashington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Delaware is seeking an Ecologist within the Advance Green Futures division to lead management of our ecology programme, support habitat banks, and advise colleagues across the business.

The role is based at our Ashington office with travel to other locations within Northumberland. It offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to nature restoration and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree/membership of the IEEM or similar.
• Experience/knowledge of habitat creation and management.
• Experience/working knowledge of the BNG metric and processes including Habitat Management, Monitoring Plans, surveys and assessment
• Demonstrable botanical experience.
• Knowledge/experience of GIS systems and digital surveying tools.
• Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment.
• Experience working with stakeholders including community groups and elected members.
• Experience of consenting regimes e.g. Natural England, Environment Agency etc.
• Understanding of ecological legislation and policy.
• Knowledge of UK Habitat, species and BNG legislation
• Knowledge of techniques for the conservation, management and enhancement of habitats/species.
• Knowledge of funding regimes and opportunities for land management.

Skills

Botanical knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Ecological monitoring

Geospatial analysis

Education

Relevant degree or IEEM membership

Tools

GIS systems

Digital surveying tools

Job description

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Our newly formed Ecology and Sustainability team is responsible for creating and managing the third largest habitat bank in the country, as well as ensuring that our activities are sustainable.

We have exciting plans for growth in this area of the business and to develop new business opportunities in the sustainability sector.

As an Ecologist within the Advance Green Futures division, you will be at the forefront of managing our ecology programme, supporting the work on our habitat banks and providing advice and guidance to colleagues across the business.

This is a new role, offering a rewarding and exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the business and to nature recovery.

Location: You will be working at our offices located in Ashington, Northumberland. There will be an expectation that you will need to travel to other locations within Northumberland.

If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Ann Deary, Head of Ecology on 07720145709

• Relevant degree/membership of the IEEM or similar
• Experience/knowledge of habitat creation and management.
• Experience/working knowledge of the BNG metric and processes including Habitat Management, Monitoring Plans, surveys and assessment
• Demonstrable botanical experience.
• Knowledge/experience of GIS systems and digital surveying tools.
• Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment.
• Experience working with stakeholders including community groups and elected members.
• Experience of consenting regimes e.g. Natural England, Environment Agency etc.
• Understanding of ecological legislation and policy.
• Knowledge of UK Habitat, species and BNG legislation
• Knowledge of techniques for the conservation, management and enhancement of habitats/species.
• Knowledge of funding regimes and opportunities for land management.