Principal Ecologist

Allen & York Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK seeks a Principal Ecologist to join their Ecology team. The role involves delivering ecological advice, managing team performance, and ensuring compliance with ecology-related legislation. Candidates should have a relevant degree, significant experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Opportunity to work on large-scale projects

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role with demonstrated success.
• In-depth knowledge of ecology-related legislation and policy.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ecological advice to a range of clients.
• Support, manage and develop the Ecology team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy.

Skills

Project management

Ecological assessment

Species identification

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in ecology

Member of CIEEM

Job description

Principal Ecologist

£45,000 - £55,000
Essex, UK (hybrid)

Allen & York are thrilled to be working with a multidisciplinary consultancy, providing ecological, arboricultural, and landscape services to a variety of high-profile clients across a diverse range of sectors in the UK.

Overview

Our client is looking for an innovative and pro-active Principal Ecologist to join the Ecology team. The successful candidate will deliver ecological advice to a range of clients as well as support, manage and develop the Ecology team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ecological advice to a range of clients.
• Support, manage and develop the Ecology team.
• Contribute to multifaceted projects and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy in a UK context.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in ecology.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
• Significant experience in a similar role with demonstrated success in managing projects and teams.
• In-depth knowledge of ecology-related legislation and policy and practical application in the UK.
• Extensive experience in ecological assessment and protected species surveys; strong species identification skills across taxonomic groups.
• Excellent communicator; self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task and collaborate.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.

Salary & Benefits

In return for your specialist skills and experience, the successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package, with the opportunity to work on a range of large-scale, exciting projects.

Interested?

Get in touch today by applying or email [e-mail] to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.

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About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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