Part-time Ecology Lead (Temp)

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Ecology Lead to join their environmental management team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from highways to residential developments, while providing expert ecological advice and overseeing junior ecologists. With flexible working arrangements and the potential for permanent employment, this position is ideal for professionals looking to balance work and personal commitments. If you have a passion for ecology and a strong background in environmental consultancy, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Opportunity for permanent employment

Qualifications

• Degree in Environment or Ecology required.
• Experience with UK legislation in a consultancy setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert ecological advice to colleagues and clients.
• Lead ecological surveys and write detailed reports.

Skills

Ecology experience

Communication skills

Report writing

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Environment

Degree in Ecology

Tools

GIS software

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Part-time Ecology Lead (Temp), Nottingham

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Your company

My client supports primarily highway projects across the East Midlands, taking them from conception to completion. Their services include maintenance, electrical works, mechanics, construction, environmental, civil engineering, and more.

Their environmental team operates across acoustics, contaminated land, ecology, GIS, landscape design, and planning. You’ll be supporting a team of ecologists working on projects ranging from major highways, planning, educational buildings, to residential developments.

Your new role
My client is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join the environmental management & design team, ideally based in Nottinghamshire but open to remote work.
You will assist the ecology team with technical oversight, project management, and environmental service delivery. This is a part-time role of 2-3 days a week.

Main duties include:

• Providing expert ecological advice to colleagues, clients, and external parties
• Leading, coaching, and developing junior ecologists
• Leading ecological surveys (protected species, habitats, etc.)
• Writing detailed ecological reports
• Ensuring the successful delivery of ecology consultancy projects
• Liaising with clients to meet financial targets and stakeholder requirements

What you'll need to succeed

- A Degree in Environment, Ecology, or a related field
- Ecology experience with relevant UK legislation in a consultancy setting; offering technical project oversight
- Ability to lead and support a team
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- A driving license and access to a car; willingness to travel to Nottingham at least once a month
- Membership with CIEEM (desirable)
- Protected species licenses (bats, badgers, GCN) (desirable)
- GIS or relevant software knowledge (desirable)

What you'll get in return

- £300 - £500 per day DOE; flexible for the right candidate
- Flexible working pattern; open to part or full-time arrangements
- Part-time 2-3 days a week
- Opportunity for permanent employment if desired and feasible