Principal Ecologist & Team Lead for Local Authorities

Place Services; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Place Services is seeking a proactive ecologist to co-lead our team of 18 ecologists in delivering ecological support to local authorities and public bodies across Essex. You will help steer project delivery and client engagement to support sustainable outcomes for communities and the natural environment.

You will bring considerable experience in ecological practice, line management and business development, with a focus on ecology in planning and work with local authorities, and you will

Qualifications

• Considerable experience of ecological practice, line management and business development, with good business awareness and preferably a working history including ecology in planning and for local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead a team of ecologists delivering ecological support to local authority clients and undertaking project work for Councils, water companies and other public bodies.
• Contribute to maintaining and developing a high-performing and supportive team culture, while promoting wellbeing, health and safety, and continuous professional growth.

Job description

Place Services is seeking a proactive ecologist to co-lead our team of 18 ecologists in delivering ecological support to local authorities and public bodies across Essex. You will help steer project delivery and client engagement to support sustainable outcomes for communities and the natural environment.

You will bring considerable experience in ecological practice, line management and business development, with a focus on ecology in planning and work with local authorities, and you will