Principal Ornithologist

Mattinson Partnership; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecology consultancy in the UK seeks a Principal Ornithologist to work on exciting projects from energy generation to biodiversity conservation. Candidates should have consultancy experience in ornithology, field survey skills, and project management capabilities. The role offers a salary range of £39,000-£46,000 with hybrid and flexible working options available. This position is based in Bristol, Cardiff, or Manchester.

Benefits

Generous bonuses

Flexible working options

Participation in ecological projects

Qualifications

• Experience in ornithology or ecology consultancy is required.
• Must have practical knowledge of UK birds.
• Fieldwork experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and client communications.
• Plan and coordinate field surveys.
• Mentor junior staff and manage data.

Skills

ornithology consultancy experience

field survey expertise

project management skills

Job description

Overview

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Our client's ecology team is passionate about creating opportunities for wildlife and people to thrive together. With teams across London, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, they support diverse projects at local and national levels, applying emerging ecological principles to challenging policy and development projects.

Role

As the Principal Ornithologist, you will be working on a broad range of exciting projects from energy generation to historic building restoration, regenerative agriculture, and strategic biodiversity plans, covering habitats from Scottish and Welsh uplands to central London and surveying protected species from bats to osprey.

The Principal Ornithologist, based in Bristol, Cardiff, or Manchester, will contribute to the highly respected ornithology team while engaging with the wider UK ecology portfolio.

Responsibilities

Project management, client communications, planning and coordinating field surveys, mentoring junior staff, data management, reporting, and business development.

Qualifications

Applicants should have ornithology or ecology consultancy experience, field survey expertise, and project management skills.

Benefits

Participation generous bonuses and flexible working options, including hybrid and part-time arrangements. Salary: £39,000-£46,000 (FTE).

Candidate Profile

Candidates should be committed to high-quality science, net-zero goals, biodiversity conservation, and human well-being, with practical knowledge of UK birds, fieldwork experience, and collaborative skills.

Application

To find out more, please upload your CV or contact David Mattinson.

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