Ecologist (Consultancy)

Essex Wildlife Trust; Great Wigborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Ecologist to manage ecological surveys and lead projects. The role offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum and requires mentoring junior staff while providing expert advice to clients. This is a permanent position based in Great Wigborough, ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers in ecology.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological surveys and fieldwork.
• Strong leadership skills in coordinating projects.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and provide expert guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological surveys and fieldwork.
• Lead projects and coordinate delivery to time and budget.
• Mentor junior staff and provide expert ecological advice.

Skills

Ecological survey management

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client relationship management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our growing ecology team. You will play a key role in managing ecological surveys, leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and providing expert advice to clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.

About Essex Ecology and the Trust

Essex Ecology is the Trust’s ecology consultancy. A commercial subsidiary, which provides essential income for the Trust and helps achieve our mission for a wilder Essex. We are an organisation going through a period of exciting growth. As part of Essex Ecology, the ecological consultancy of Essex Wildlife Trust, the Ecologist will play a vital role in supporting biodiversity monitoring, ecological assessments, and nature recovery delivery across Essex. You will contribute to our consultancy’s commercial success by delivering high-quality ecological services, while supporting our parent charity’s conservation objectives. Working alongside Essex BNG and Green Finance Ltd, our partner subsidiary, you will help realise the Trust’s strategic ambition to deliver landscape-scale nature recovery and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) through consultancy, advisory and monitoring work.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological surveys and fieldwork.
• Lead projects and coordinate delivery to time and budget.
• Mentor junior staff and provide expert guidance.
• Provide expert ecological advice to clients and support business development where appropriate.
• Manage client relationships, report delivery, and administrative follow-up with support from a dedicated administrator.
• Ensure high standards in all written outputs and project documentation.

Employment details

This role is a permanent position. The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm) with a starting salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum. The base of work will be Abbotts Hall, Great Wigborough.

How to apply

Please complete an online application form on our website by 5pm on Monday 13 October. Interviews will be held on Thursday 23 October at Abbotts Hall. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact [e-mail]

Notes

We anticipate a high volume response to this advert; therefore the Trust reserves the right to close the window of application before the published end date – early application is therefore recommended.

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