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Senior Aquatic Ecologist

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London

Hybrid

GBP 34,000 - 45,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established environmental consultancy is seeking Aquatic Ecologists to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to manage diverse aquatic ecology projects, lead surveys, and mentor junior staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the firm provides industry-leading training and exceptional facilities. As an employee-owned trust, you will enjoy annual bonuses and a hybrid working policy, making this position an exciting opportunity for those passionate about ecology and environmental management. If you're ready to contribute to impactful projects across the UK, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Industry leading training
Exceptional facilities and equipment
Annual bonuses
Healthcare cash plan
Life insurance
Discounted gym membership
Free parking
Paid professional memberships
Tailored career plan

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an Aquatic Ecologist is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a range of aquatic ecology projects and surveys.
  • Mentor junior staff and maintain relationships with teams.

Skills

Aquatic Ecology
Communication Skills
Project Management
Technical Report Writing
Knowledge of UK Environmental Legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology
Degree in Environmental Management

Job description

Job Description

Your new company

My client is a very well established environmental consultancy who have 80 - 90 specialist staff in Ecology, Arboriculture, GIS and Climate change. They have multiple hubs across the country but are open to Ecologists across the UK as they have huge amounts of work nationwide. They are looking for candidates of varying level from Consultant to Principal. They are an Employee-Owned trust in which employees have a stake in the business and receive an annual bonus. Their training is excellent as they have exceptional equipment / facilities and allow their staff to shadow selected surveys to gain more experience in a desired area.

Your new role

Your work will contribute to the running of a successful and established consultancy. They are open to staff across varying offices including Guildford, Birmingham, Leeds, Cardiff, Manchester and Ipswich (working on a hybrid basis). Main duties could include:

  • Manage a range of aquatic ecology projects
  • Lead aquatic ecology surveys
  • Technical report writing
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Co-ordinate field surveys / site work
  • Maintain relationships with internal teams, external subcontractors and suppliers


What you'll need to succeed

  • A degree in Ecology, Environmental Management or relevant subject
  • Proven previous experience as an Aquatic Ecologist
  • Knowledge of relevant UK environmental legislation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence


What you'll get in return

  • £34,000 - £45,000 (Depending on Experience)
  • Industry leading training
  • Exceptional facilities and equipment
  • An Employee-Owned trust (annual bonuses)
  • A hybrid working policy
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Life insurance
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free parking (office dependent)
  • Paid professional memberships
  • Tailored career plan (technical and management)


What you need to do now

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