Principal Ecologist - Flexible Hours, Hybrid/Remote

Countryside Classroom; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training/CPD budget

Flexible role

Holiday entitlement (24 days + BH)

Job summary

Countryside Classroom is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our small team. This role offers flexible part-time or full-time arrangements, with you providing technical leadership, input, and QA across tendering, survey design and final delivery.

You will work with Directors and Senior staff to oversee all ecological consultancy activities, from tendering to final delivery, mentoring less experienced staff, and supporting growth. A proactive, team-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Broad ecological knowledge and industry experience, senior or principal level preferred.
• NE and/or NRW Bat license and/or other protected species survey licences.
• Experience delivering EPS licences and related processes.
• Strong knowledge of protected species legislation, planning policy and BNG assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from inception to delivery and evaluation.
• Generate and tender work, write fee proposals, liaise with clients.
• Plan and deliver ecological projects, including scope and survey design.
• Deliver impact assessments and mitigation design.
• Plan and undertake EPS surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, etc.
• Carry out BNG assessments.
• Prepare EPS licence applications, write and review technical reports.
• Oversee staff and maintain high standards.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Licensing knowledge

Mentoring staff

Client liaison

Flexible working

Job description

Countryside Classroom is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our small team. This role offers flexible part-time or full-time arrangements, with you providing technical leadership, input, and QA across tendering, survey design and final delivery.

You will work with Directors and Senior staff to oversee all ecological consultancy activities, from tendering to final delivery, mentoring less experienced staff, and supporting growth. A proactive, team-focused approach is essential.