Ecologist - Central Government

Driver Hire Borders; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector opportunity for an Ecologist is available, demanding expertise in ecological project management and conservation strategies. The role involves offering ecological advice to enhance biodiversity outcomes, requiring a degree in Ecology and relevant experience. This is a full-time, onsite role in Salisbury, ensuring significant contributions to conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience managing medium to large-scale ecological projects.
• Strong understanding of legislation relating to SSSI, SPA, and SAC.
• Degree in Ecology and CIEEM membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice and leadership for conservation outcomes.
• Develop and implement ecological strategies and conduct field surveys.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and manage ecological projects.

Skills

Ecological project management

Conservation and ecology programmes

Habitat management techniques

Understanding of SSSI, SPA, SAC legislation

Land management operations

Education

Degree in Ecology

Countryside Management Association (CIEEM) Membership

Job description

Role: Ecologist

Contract Length: 3 months

Location: Salisbury – full time on site

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: £527 per day

Security Clearance: BPSS or SC and Sole UK National requested

Spinwell is recruiting for an Ecologist for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Responsibilities of the Ecologist

The Ecologist will provide ecological advice and leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality conservation outcomes, biodiversity net gain projects, and effective volunteer engagement. This role will be instrumental in developing and implementing ecological strategies, conducting field surveys, managing projects, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Your passion for ecological conservation and biodiversity will contribute to maintaining and improving the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Protection Area (SPA), and Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Skills and Experience of the Ecologist

• Experience managing medium to large-scale ecological projects.
• Experience delivering conservation and ecology programmes through volunteers.
• Experience with habitat management techniques.
• Strong understanding of legislation relating to SSSI, SPA, and SAC.
• Experience with land management operations and their impact on facilities management.
• Degree in Ecology.
• Countryside Management Association (CIEEM) Membership.

If you are an Ecologist, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Applying to this or any other vacancy by Spinwell Ltd constitutes consent for us to hold your details for 24 months for assessment purposes and to notify you of suitable positions. You may request removal of your data at any time by contacting us via email.

Additional Support and Opportunities

We guarantee to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria. Similarly, we support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee interviews for veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel meeting the criteria. Please notify us and specify the role you are applying for if applicable.

We will contact suitable candidates to discuss your application and arrange interviews. If you require reasonable adjustments or accessible communication methods, please inform us.