Ecologist (Contract - Outside IR35)

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established local authority in the South of England seeks a dedicated environmental professional to manage field surveys and ecological monitoring. This flexible part-time role offers the chance to influence biodiversity and sustainable development while working with various stakeholders. You will supervise workloads, assist landowners, and ensure compliance with ecological standards. The position offers valuable experience in a dynamic environment with the potential for contract extension. If you're passionate about environmental conservation and looking for a meaningful role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Potential for Contract Extension

Challenging and Interesting Role

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a relevant environmental discipline.
• Good understanding of planning policies and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage field survey and site monitoring programme for the County Council.
• Update habitat mapping and boundary data on the Council’s GIS database.

Skills

Environmental Legislation

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Ecological Monitoring

Education

Degree in Environmental Discipline

Tools

GIS Database

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Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company
A local authority in the South of England responsible for around a million people.

Your new role
Starting ASAP and finishing earliest September 2025 with a possibility of extension. 5-15 hours p/week on a hybrid basis.

• Manage the field survey and site monitoring programme to meet the needs of the County Council, District Councils, government agencies and other partners as part of their service level agreements, and non-partners on a consultancy basis.
• Assist landowners to gain up-to-date survey information to support applications for agri-environment grant schemes.
• Supervise the Field Ecologists’ workloads.
• Respond to enquiries for biological data from the County Council, other partner organisations, consultants, members of the public etc.
• Update the habitat mapping and other boundary data on the Council’s GIS database.
• Assist in the development of databases for specific sets of information and liaise with other organisations to achieve this.
• Monitor developments to ensure compliance with ecological conditions and obligations.
• Advise and influence colleagues and organisations, internally and externally, to ensure the council’s duties with respect to national standards and corporate objectives are met.
• Assist in the identification and review of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation and the provision of supporting statements.
• Remain continually up to date with all relevant legislation, appropriate guidance, national standards, policies, and good practices relating to SuDs, sustainable development, biodiversity, and green infrastructure.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree level qualification in a relevant environmental discipline
• Preferably a full member of CIEEM, CIWEM, or eligible for full membership
• Good understanding of the principles and application of planning policies and environmental legislation
• Good written and verbal communication skills (including report writing)
• Hold appropriate European species licences; Badger, Dormouse, etc.
• HRA/BNG (especially HMMP) experience

What you'll get in return

• Good experience in a challenging and interesting role
• Potential for extension of contract (beyond 5 months)
• Flexible part-time (5-15 hrs p/week)